Konstantin von Notz, the Deputy Chairman of the Green parliamentary group, has highlighted major deficiencies in the draft law on cybersecurity prepared by the Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI). Serving as a Member of the Bundestag and Vice-Chairman of the Parliamentary Control Committee, Notz told the “Rheinische Post” that the draft leaves virtually all relevant questions-many of which have been subjects of discussion for years-unanswered.
He pointed out that the document remains completely vague regarding which agencies will carry out specific tasks and what their respective powers will be. According to Notz, this lack of clear legal regulation, which currently leads to uncoordinated actions among various stakeholders, is precisely the situation that must finally be overcome.
A critical concern he raised is the urgent need to clarify who assumes the legal and political responsibility if hostile systems or servers are attacked based on an often unclear assessment of the attack’s origin. Furthermore, Notz stressed that clarity is needed regarding the precise role of the newly established National Security Council within the Chancellery.
The Green politician called for a comprehensive overhaul of intelligence services law, establishing clear legal guidelines for security authorities operating in the digital sphere. He also demanded the long-overdue constitutional amendment aimed at strengthening the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI). Despite the fact that proposals addressing these major legislative areas have been available for years, progress has stalled.
