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Hackers published around 1.4 million stolen data records from the Berlin state network on the dark web after the Senate rejected a ransom demand of two million euros. The BSI warns of risks, particularly concerning the upcoming election and potential threats to critical infrastructure.
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Following the release of data from Berlin's administration by the hacker group Rhysida, the BSI warns of an increased threat from phishing and "hack-and-leak" operations, especially before elections. The hackers demanded a two million euro ransom, which the Berlin Senate did not pay.
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The German federal government plans to abolish penalty-free early retirement for those with long insurance records, facing opposition from eight state premiers. The measure costs the pension insurance around 400 million euros annually, with savings only materializing after five years due to transition periods.
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Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer plans to increase agricultural subsidies while the federal government intends to save on housing benefits. Farmers are to receive 60 million euros without application, in addition to interest-subsidized loans and tax privileges. The grain harvest is average for the years 2020 to 2025.
Radicalism & State SecurityPolice & InvestigationsCybercrime
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Nearly six terabytes of data from the Berlin state administration, including highly sensitive information on CBRN threats and defense plans, were published on the darknet. The hacker group "Rhysida" demanded two million euros in ransom, which the Berlin administration did not pay.
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The AfD leads in polls for the Saxony-Anhalt state election with 42 percent, while the CDU is at 22 percent. Key issues are integration, education, and the economy. Satisfaction with the state government is low, and many perceive the AfD as more capable of solving problems.
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The search for suspects in connection with sabotage acts at substations is ongoing. So far, there are no concrete results regarding the perpetrators.
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Germany's economy grew by 0.3 percent in the second quarter of 2026, exceeding expectations. Forecasts for the full year 2026 have been raised to 1.3 percent or higher.
Radicalism & State SecurityUnrest & ProtestsPolice & Investigations
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Police are investigating suspected sabotage after attacks on power grids in North Rhine-Westphalia and Brandenburg. In Saxony, four objects suspected of being explosive devices were found and secured at two locations. A 48-year-old man from the Ruhr area is considered a suspect.
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