German government plans tougher penalties for foreign agents

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2025-10-01

Berlin (dpa) - Anyone caught acting as an agent for another country in Germany will face up to 10 years in prison or double the current penalty, according to a draft law approved by the German Cabinet on Wednesday. The legislation providing for the tougher penalties would apply to anyone who agrees to carry out activities on behalf of a foreign intelligence service. The German parliament or Bundestag must still approve the plan. Most such agents......

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