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German defence minister warns of restricted intelligence sharing with AfD

Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has indicated the federal government may withhold information from state administrations if they are formed by the far-right Alternative for Germany.

By 5 Jul 2026 · 12:00 CET Updated 5 Jul 2026 · 12:00 CET

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According to The Local, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius stated on Sunday that federal authorities are considering restricting the flow of information to state-level ministers. The proposed measures would apply specifically to state administrations if they are governed by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). The minister expressed concerns regarding the potential impact of such administrations on federal intelligence cooperation.

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