Sebastian Fiedler, an SPD political figure specializing in domestic affairs, has issued a stark warning regarding the continued threat faced by critical infrastructure across Germany. He stated that the infrastructure is “absolutely in danger,” linking this perilous situation directly to the ongoing reform of the nation’s entire security framework.
When asked whether tightening the intelligence service law and the diplomatic consequences recently announced by Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) would be enough to prevent further unauthorized drone flights, Fiedler responded unequivocally, “No, never enough.” He stressed that this is not a singular incident but an ongoing process, one that depends heavily on “how wildly Vladimir Putin continues to act.”
While acknowledging the current challenges, Fiedler announced plans for a more decisive course of action. He emphasized the necessity of closer coordination with European partners, particularly concerning the handling of the so-called ‘shadow fleet.’ He insisted that the entire continent must adopt a “much more restrictive and stringent” approach.
Furthermore, Fiedler highlighted the planned overhaul of the intelligence services. He noted that following the summer recess, a completely new intelligence service law will be brought up for parliamentary discussion-a legislative undertaking he described as unprecedented in the Republic’s history. “This means we are completely redoing the entire security architecture of the Federal government and bringing it up to date,” Fiedler asserted, reflecting that such a transformation has not occurred in decades.
Fiedler did not directly address allegations that Germany’s drone defense systems were malfunctioning. Instead, he referenced the Critical Infrastructure Ceiling Act (Kritis-Dachgesetz) and the NIS2 Directive, noting that the current Federal government requires the ability to act “much faster.”
