German spies gain more power as trust in the US wanesWorld NewsMon 23 Feb 2026 13:20 CETGerman spies gain more power as trust in the US wanesFor decades, Germany's intelligence service, the BND, has been kept under tight control in light of dark historical experiences. Now German agents are to receive more funding and increased powers. "I don't think the Germans fully trust the Americans," says intelligence expert Jörgen Holmlund.
German spies gain more power as trust in the US wanesWorld NewsMon 23 Feb 2026 13:20 CETGerman spies gain more power as trust in the US wanesFor decades, Germany's intelligence service, the BND, has been kept under tight control in light of dark historical experiences. Now German agents are to receive more funding and increased powers. "I don't think the Germans fully trust the Americans," says intelligence expert Jörgen Holmlund.
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