German Cabinet Approves BKA Powers to Disrupt Attacker Infrastructure (heise.de)

• German cabinet approves BKA's active cyber defense powers
• BKA can disrupt or destroy attacker IT infrastructure
• Interior Minister Dobrindt denies need for constitutional amendment

"On May 27, 2026, the German cabinet approved a cybersecurity law that grants the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) authority to actively disrupt or destroy IT systems used by attackers. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt called it a milestone. Critics argue it could enable illegal hackback operations. The law is part of a broader security package, including data retention and biometric surveillance, and is set to be fast-tracked through parliament."