German intelligence warns of foreign influence in upcoming election

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2024-11-29

Berlin (dpa) - Germany's BfV domestic intelligence agency has warned of possible attempts by other states to influence the upcoming federal election. "Actions such as disinformation and discrediting, cyber attacks, espionage and sabotage should be taken into account," the agency said in a November report posted on its website. "They aim to secretly influence decision-makers and officials in other countries, but also to influence the free formatio......

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