Germany Faces Rising Threats from Foreign Powers and Domestic Extremists

Germany's domestic security agency (BfV) warns of increasing threats from foreign adversaries—particularly Russia, China, and Iran—and from domestic right-wing extremist groups; the report highlights espionage, sabotage, and disinformation campaigns targeting critics of authoritarian regimes, rising violent incidents and anti‑Semitic attacks, and calls for expanded intelligence powers to address the complex security landscape.