Brandenburg Interior Minister Jan Redmann (CDU) is championing legislation that would enable operators of critical infrastructure to defend themselves against drone attacks. Currently, preparations for the necessary legal framework are underway in the region. Redmann stated to the “Rheinische Post” that the state cannot maintain a continuous, round-the-clock presence at every power plant or data center. However, he emphasized that in the event of a drone threat, seconds can make the difference between a minor incident and a catastrophic event for the general public. Therefore, he argued, those running threatened infrastructure must have the legally sound ability to neutralize drones themselves. “Those who can protect should also be allowed to protect,” the CDU politician commented, stressing the need for hybrid responses to hybrid threats. The planned law would officially authorize critical infrastructure operators not only to detect drones but also to neutralize them. Previously, this capability was exclusive to the police. The legal mechanism allowing this is known as “Beleihung,” which involves delegating official tasks to private actors without fully relinquishing state authority.
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