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Intelligence service reform: How control of the BND could be weakened

The Federal Chancellery is aiming not only to strengthen the powers of the Federal Intelligence Service, but to change oversight of the service. The opposition and experts are calling for greater transparency.

27. February 2026
Konstantin von Notz serves as deputy leader of the Green Party parliamentary group and, at present, represents the opposition on the Parliamentary Control Panel. (picture alliance/dpa | Bernd von Jutrczenka)

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Last updated: 27. February 2026