Germany Faces Escalating Threats from Espionage, Cyberattacks, and Extremism

Interior Minister Nancy Faeser highlights increasing pressure on democracy from foreign intelligence and domestic extremist activities.

Russian, Chinese, and Iranian espionage efforts are intensifying, targeting political, business, and research sectors.
Cyberattacks attributed to Russian military intelligence have targeted high-value political and business entities.
Far-right and far-left extremist activities have surged, with a record number of ideologically motivated crimes in 2023.
The Islamist threat remains significant, with increased antisemitic activities following the conflict in Gaza.
Interior Minister Faeser calls for active defense of democratic values amid a tense security situation.