Germany's Shadow State: Intelligence Reform Raises Concerns Over Civil Liberties The German Cabinet has approved a sweeping reform package for the country's intelligence agencies, sparking a heated debate over the balance between national security and individual freedoms.
The 700 page legislation grants the domestic and foreign intelligence services expanded powers to gather and store information, as well as actively combat hybrid threats.
Critics warn that the reforms could erode civil liberties and create a "shadow state" within Germany.