Merz warns of threats from Moscow and extremist forces
Photo: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (Getty Images)
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned of serious threats to the country from domestic extremist forces and external enemies, including Russia, according to DW.
According to Merz, Moscow seeks to destabilize the situation in Germany every day.
"How do we safeguard our freedom and our security in Europe, in the face of growing threats from extremists within and foreign powers from without?" Merz asked.
The chancellor specifically emphasized the scale of the threat posed by Russia.
What is known about incidents in Germany
Merz made the statement amid an incident at Leipzig Airport, where a drone carrying explosives was discovered near a Ukrainian cargo plane. Berlin said Moscow was behind the attempted attack.
In addition, on Thursday, police in the German state of Brandenburg detained a Ukrainian citizen on suspicion of spying for Russia.
Earlier, Martin Jäger, president of Germany’s Federal Intelligence Service, said that the confrontation with Russia had taken on a new and more dangerous dimension.
In his assessment, Germany risks becoming involved in an armed conflict with Russia.
