The German opposition has criticized German Minister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt’s plans for a center to counter hybrid threats as inadequate. They are calling for a centralized, real-time situational picture and strategic planning instead of new structures.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
Operators of critical infrastructure are largely powerless legally when it comes to drone overflights. The Federal Ministry of the Interior is responding with a defense center and a special unit. However, it will not be possible to provide protection across the board.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The Federal police has set up a new drone defense unit with over 130 officers. More than EUR 100 million have been earmarked for drone protection in 2025 and 2026.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
Interior Minister Dobrindt is planning to restructure the crisis management department so as to respond better to hybrid threats. The reorganization is intended to free up resources and strengthen civil defense, although the details are still unclear.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
Andreas Bovenschulte expects an agreement on a uniform shelter concept at the meeting of interior ministers at the beginning of December. After decades of inactivity, the president of the Bundesrat is calling for a rethink in civil defense.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The rejection of chat control in the federal government appears to be crumbling. This would change the majority situation in the Council. The regulation to combat sexual abuse would then come into force after all.
By Corinna Visser
