As Germany faces growing threats from espionage, cyberattacks and hybrid warfare, the government wants to expand the powers of its intelligence services. Supporters say the reforms are long overdue. Critics warn they could widen the scope for surveillance and state intervention. So where should the line be drawn? Alex Forrest Whiting discusses the proposed overhaul with DW Berlin Bureau Chief Max Hofmann and intelligence expert Verena Jackson from the University of the Bundeswehr Munich.
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