The domestic secret service is alarmed by massive attempts at influence by Russia, China, Turkey and Iran. Dangers from within come primarily from right-wingers and “Reich citizens” – such as the troops around Heinrich Prince Reuss.
Germany is increasingly being targeted by international secret services and, according to the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, must expect massive consequences. “Espionage, cyber attacks, disinformation and improper foreign influence” and even “state terrorism” would have significant negative effects and would become a “serious threat to Germany,” according to the new annual report of the domestic intelligence service.