Germany news: Spy chief warns Russia conflict risk growing

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Moscow is already waging a "shadow war" against Europe, the head of Germany's foreign intelligence service says. The Left Party is taking a case over remarks by the CDU's Katherina Reiche to a top court. DW has more.

  • The BND foreign intelligence agency has noted a "new, more dangerous dimension" to the confrontation with Russia.
  • The Left Party is suing Economy Minister Katherina Reiche at the Constitutional Court for using official government channels to criticize it
  • Grassroots groups from junior coalition partners the SPD have objected to several elements in a proposed reform of labor laws
  • A draft bill envisages making it easier for victims of domestic violence to move away from perpetrators 
  • 100,000 households have received an e-vehicle subsidy since May, the environment minister says

Here is a roundup of the stories from and about Germany hitting the headlines on Monday, October 5, 2026:

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