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Germany Moves to Bolster Intelligence and Infrastructure Rules After Berlin Blackout

The pledge centers on expanded digital surveillance prompted by gaps exposed in Germany's critical‑infrastructure defenses.

Overview

  • Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt announced a two‑pillar plan that includes more staff for intelligence services and broader digital powers to track left‑wing and radical climate groups.
  • The government is pushing a Kritis‑Dachgesetz that would impose binding security concepts and mandatory emergency plans on critical‑infrastructure operators in power, water, and telecoms.
  • Federal prosecutors in Karlsruhe have taken over the arson investigation, and authorities regard a claim of responsibility from a 'Vulkangruppe' as authentic.
  • Stromnetz Berlin reported that permanent repairs to the damaged installation will take months, with supply currently stabilized using temporary high‑voltage lines.
  • Municipal leaders and security officials called for resilience measures, including a national blackout reserve of mobile power units and significant long‑term funding for infrastructure protection.