German Authorities Investigate Foreign Links to Pre-Election Terror Attacks

Suspicious Russian digital activity and timing of attacks near elections fuel probes into potential foreign influence and control.

German security agencies are examining possible foreign involvement in a series of fatal terror attacks that occurred before key elections in 2024.
Investigations are focusing on suspicious Russian internet searches, including queries about specific attacks and locations days before they occurred.
Authorities are probing whether the attacks were financed or directed from abroad, though no conclusive evidence has been found so far.
Political leaders have highlighted the clustering of attacks near election dates, suggesting potential attempts to destabilize German democracy.
Experts remain divided on the implications of the digital traces, with some questioning their reliability while acknowledging broader risks of hybrid warfare.