GERMANY MASSIVELY EXPANDS FEDERAL POLICE POWERS

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The German government has expanded the powers of its federal police, especially in the use of surveillance, AI, and drone defenses. But experts warn of constitutional challenges.

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• Deutsche Welle: The German government has expanded the powers of its federal police, especially in the use of surveillance, AI, and drone defenses.
• Deutsche Welle: But experts warn of constitutional challenges.

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• Topic: GERMANY — the feed headline centres on GERMANY, MASSIVELY, EXPANDS, FEDERAL, POLICE.
• Original feed: Deutsche Welle.
• Published: 16 Jul 2026, 15:21 UK.
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