Reform of German Intelligence Services: BND and Verfassungsschutz Transformed

The German government has approved a comprehensive reform of its intelligence services, specifically the Federal Intelligence Service (BND) and the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (Verfassungsschutz). The aim of this reform is to turn these institutions into 'real intelligence services' that can better respond to the challenges posed by the modern security landscape. Experts emphasize that this measure is necessary to strengthen Germany's cyber security and enhance the efficiency of the intelligence services. Cyber security expert Sandro Gaycken discusses the possibilities that arise from this reform and explains how the new structures can improve citizen protection and national security.