Germany updates: Bundestag is a 'prime' target for hackers DW 07/20/2025
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Julia Klockner, the President of Germany's Bundestag, indicated that the lower house of parliament consistently faces cyberattacks. She recommended the development of stronger cyber defenses and greater screening authority for parliamentary police regarding visitors. Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil is advocating for the revival of a delayed vote on Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf's nomination to the Federal Constitutional Court. While addressing plagiarism complaints raised against Brosius-Gersdorf, he stressed that these concerns have been resolved, allowing the vote to be discussed again. The CDU/CSU remains cautious, emphasizing internal discussions over time constraints.
Bundestag President Julia Klockner emphasized the need for enhanced cyber defenses, stating that Germany's lower house of parliament faces constant cyberattacks. She advocates for expanded rights for parliamentary police to improve visitor screenings.
Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil supports reviving a postponed vote regarding the nomination of law professor Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf to Germany's top court, addressing plagiarism concerns raised by the opposition.
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