Morning Briefing Plus: Zeitenwende mit Schalldämpfer
Die nächste Krise kommt nicht mit einem Knall: Eine Drohne am Flughafen, Desinformation vor Wahlen und Niedrigwasser am Rhein zeigen, wie leise Gefahren Deutschland herausfordern.
In a morning briefing, Berlin reports the discovery of a drone armed with explosives at one of Germany's strategically important airports. Suspicions arise that Russia may be behind a campaign to influence German state elections, while the Rhine river drops to historically low levels. Despite the dramatic events, these stories are being overshadowed by the calmness of the summer recess. They offer insights into what Germany might face in the coming autumn – and much more.
Leipzig airport serves as a crucial hub, utilized by Ukrainian and NATO aircraft. Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) warns of a hybrid attack scenario, implicating highly professional perpetrators. He does not exclude foreign powers as behind-the-scenes orchestrators, though authorities have refrained from naming Russia as the culprit based on ongoing investigations.
The focus is now on defending against such attacks, as Germany appears ill-prepared, according to Berlin correspondent Frank Specht. As usual, the debate leads to much confusion about which institution is responsible at what time.
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