Germany Warns of Rising Espionage Threats

Germany’s domestic intelligence agency has reported a sharp rise in espionage, sabotage, and hostile activities targeting the country, warning that even assassination attempts can no longer be ruled out.

Speaking at a joint meeting with the German Association for Security in Industry and Commerce, intelligence chief Sinan Selen identified Russia as the primary threat, while noting it is not the only actor involved.

He indicated that hostile operations are becoming more aggressive and diverse, with attackers showing a greater willingness to take risks and adopt varied tactics.

German authorities view Russia as a key adversary, with foreign intelligence efforts increasingly focused on critical sectors, including logistics, defense, and advanced technology.

At the same event, Estonia’s ambassador to Germany, Marika Linntam, highlighted a recent arson attack on a Ukrainian restaurant in Tallinn, which was later identified as an operation linked to Russian intelligence.

The warning underscores growing security concerns in Europe as governments face an escalation in covert operations and hybrid threats.