Phone taps, sabotage and an assassination plot: Is Germany in Cold War 2.0?
Germany is facing heightened security concerns amid allegations of Russian sabotage and espionage, including a reported assassination plot against the CEO of Rheinmetall, the country's largest arms manufacturer. Recent incidents, such as phone taps on Luftwaffe officials and suspicious breaches at military facilities, have raised alarms about Germany's vulnerability in the current geopolitical climate.
Experts suggest that Europe may be entering a new Cold War, with Germany viewed as a key target due to its military support for Ukraine. The German government is responding by proposing new laws to enhance the security of critical infrastructure, reflecting a shift in defense policy since the onset of the Ukraine conflict.
As tensions rise, the implications for Germany's national security and its role in European defense are significant, with calls for improved counter-intelligence and cyber-security measures to address these emerging threats.