Germany Grid Security
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German lawmakers, police and experts call for stronger protection of critical infrastructure after suspected sabotage and attack attempts target power facilities in Brandenburg and North Rhine-Westphalia. Bavaria’s Greens seek inspections and emergency exercises, while Schleswig-Holstein increases patrols around sensitive sites.
Sabotage: Bavaria’s Greens call for stronger protection of critical infrastructure
Bavaria’s Greens are calling for stronger protection of critical infrastructure after two attacks disrupted or threatened electricity facilities elsewhere in Germany. They want particularly important substations, large power plants and associated switching equipment checked as a precaution. The parliamentary group is also demanding more exercises for large-scale power outages and a hearing in the …
After several incidents, Schleswig-Holstein strengthens protection of critical infrastructure
Schleswig-Holstein is increasing police protection around critical infrastructure after sabotage and attack attempts in Brandenburg and North Rhine-Westphalia. The state police has stepped up patrols …
Greens demand stronger protection for critical infrastructure after attacks on power supply
Germany’s Greens say the country is poorly prepared for attacks on critical infrastructure after two incidents targeted the power supply within hours of each other. Green parliamentary secretary Irene…
Experts call for rules to protect Germany's power grid after attacks
Attacks on power infrastructure in Brandenburg and North Rhine-Westphalia have prompted fresh calls for stronger protection and clearer rules in Germany. Hans-Walter Borries, deputy chairman of the Fe…
Attacks on substations: Why Germany’s power grid is so vulnerable
Two acts of sabotage in a single day have shaken Germany’s electricity industry and focused attention on the vulnerability of the country’s power infrastructure. Substations and transmission lines are…
