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German magazine WirtschaftsWoche said Iranian intelligence services are targeting US military bases in Germany, naming Ramstein and Spangdahlem air bases. The report, published on Thursday, linked the information to fears that covert attacks could be carried out in connection with the war against Iran.
German investigations into August Hanning, the former head of the Federal Intelligence Service who is detained over suspected espionage, are expanding following reports of his relationship with a Chinese general and the possibility that he passed sensitive information to him. The reports also include possible contacts with Azerbaijani agencies, which Baku has strongly denied.
British security agencies have begun reviewing intelligence previously shared with Germany following the arrest of August Hanning, the former head of Germany’s foreign intelligence service, on suspicion of involvement in a spying and treason case linked to Azerbaijan, amid fears that documents on Iran, Russia and intelligence sources may be at risk.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Moscow may have broader plans involving Georgia, Moldova and the Baltic states, stressing that any violation of the borders of his allies in NATO would also mean Germany was targeted. He said Germany had been subjected to hybrid attacks, including drone incidents and cyberattacks.
German intelligence chiefs warned parliament that operations Berlin attributes to Russia are expanding to include espionage, sabotage and assassination attempts, increasing the risk of being drawn into a violent conflict. Moscow denies the allegations, while Germany has taken diplomatic and security measures following an attempted attack targeting a Ukrainian cargo aircraft in Leipzig.
German company Gicon has announced the completion of a wind turbine with a total height of 365 metres in Schipkau, eastern Germany. It is due to begin generating electricity in November, with the company saying its height enables it to produce more than twice the power of conventional turbines and harness stronger, more consistent winds.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Moscow’s response after a meeting between the German and Russian foreign ministers showed it was unwilling to hold serious talks to end the war in Ukraine, stressing that Berlin would continue supporting Kyiv for a long time if Russia refused to return to the negotiating table.
The first bilateral meeting between the German and Russian foreign ministers since the start of the war in Ukraine ended without an agreement, amid competing accounts of which side requested it. While Berlin described it as important and stressed the need to keep the door to dialogue open, Sergei Lavrov said Johann Wadephul had presented no new position and could have called him by telephone.
Germany is discussing with four countries and the European Commission the creation of centres to speed up the return of migrants who have no right to remain, as the EU announces a 55% decline in irregular migration. The talks include expanding Frontex’s powers, while Berlin distinguishes between Syrians based on court rulings, protection applications and their level of integration.
