Sicherheit: „Schattenkrieg“ soll laut Dobrindt Deutschland destabilisieren

Bundesinnenminister Alexander Dobrindt has warned that Germany is facing a more extensive threat than during the Cold War, with a "shadow war" aimed at destabilizing the nation. This shadow war, he said, seeks not only military defeat but also political and societal domination. The BfV President, Sinan Selen, echoed this sentiment, stating that the democratic self-understanding of Germany is under threat, as is the societal foundation.

Dobrindt emphasized that this transformation project involves not only the state but also society and economy. He highlighted that Germany is a target due to its strong economy, innovative industry, scientific center, and central role in European defense and Ukraine support. The former SPD, Green, and FDP-led government under Chancellor Olaf Scholz has initiated a shift in Germany's foreign and security policy, including a 100 billion Euro special fund to modernize the Bundeswehr.

Dobrindt warned of a "distortion of order," citing desinformation, sabotage, espionage, and cyberattacks as threats. He believes that the collaboration between state actors and organized crime, terrorism, and other negative elements has intensified. The German government plans to reform the intelligence services, with both the domestic intelligence agency and the Federal Intelligence Service (BND) being allowed to actively gather information and manipulate economic and supply chains to hinder the production of drones, weapons, or explosives.

The BfV President expects attacks to come, and he expects a review within two years to assess the success of the reorganization of German intelligence services. Dobrindt also emphasized that they plan to focus more on left-wing extremism, stating that any extremist is "trash" and must be fought. Selen expressed confidence that there would be no lasting damage, despite acknowledging the situation as "pretty annoying."