Spotlight | Germany
Political battles begin as German intelligence's 'Big Bang' takes shape

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (right) and BND chief Martin Jäger in Berlin, on 11 September 2025.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (right) and BND chief Martin Jäger in Berlin, on 11 September 2025. © Andreas Gora/Pool/EPA/MaxPPP
From new powers to exponentially increased budgets, Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to revolutionise Germany's services, even if many obstacles remain. We take a look at the biggest legislative project on the European continent in the field of intelligence. [...]
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