Germany on Alert: Is Russia Already Attacking from Within?

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Germany is facing a new kind of threat — and it’s not coming with tanks. From drone disruptions to suspected Russian sabotage, experts warn that hybrid warfare is already here. The head of Germany’s intelligence service is calling for sweeping changes to outdated security laws, but not everyone agrees. As Europe tightens its defenses, will Germany be left exposed?  This video breaks down the growing tension, what’s at stake, and why Germany may be running out of time. WooGlobe Ref : WGA288984 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00Germany isn't at war, but it's not at peace either.

00:03Russian threats are growing, and Germany may be unprepared.

00:06After drones disrupted Munich Airport, German experts called it a warning,

00:11an intimidation tactic from the shadows, and behind it, many suspect Russia.

00:16Since the Ukraine invasion, Germany has faced a new kind of warfare, hybrid attacks.

00:21We're talking espionage, sabotage, and digital disinformation, all aimed at shaking public trust.

00:27First, Germany's top intelligence chief says their hands are tied.

00:31Encrypted messages, anonymous actors, and laws that block deeper surveillance.

00:36He's demanding more power, and fast.

00:38But it's not so simple.

00:40Tougher laws face resistance from civil rights groups.

00:43And Germany's courts often push back.

00:45While other countries like France and the Netherlands move ahead,

00:49Germany is still debating tools like Palantir and stricter online tracking.

00:53Experts warn the country's critical infrastructure is vulnerable.

00:56A single substation in Austria could black out half of Germany.

01:00So the question is, will Germany act in time?

01:03Or wait until the next crisis hits?

01:05Because in this kind of war, the battle is already on.

01:09You just don't always see it.

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