Germany Warns of 'Shadow War' Exceeding Cold War Threats, Seeks Stronger Intel Mandates

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt publicly characterized hybrid operations against Germany as a 'shadow war' with objectives surpassing Cold War-era threats, explicitly attributing sabotage and cyber attacks to Russia. He called for expanded intelligence service mandates, signaling a potential policy shift toward more aggressive counterintelligence. The statement escalates official rhetoric and may presage legislative changes, though specific incidents or evidence were not detailed.