# Germany's intelligence chief warns of rising Russia conflict risk > BND head says Germany faces violent conflict with Russia as hybrid warfare intensifies. - Title: Germany's intelligence chief warns of rising Russia conflict… - Summary: BND head says Germany faces violent conflict with Russia as hybrid warfare intensifies. Germany's intelligence chief warns that Russia's hybrid warfare… - Keywords: germany, bnd, russia, hybrid warfare, confrontation, intelligence, security risk, violent conflict, bundestag, parliamentary oversight, news, world - Source: Dw — https://dw.com/en/germany-news-left-party-sues-economy-minister-at-top-court/live-79542789?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf - Read time: 2 min - Topics: germany, bnd, russia, hybrid warfare, confrontation, intelligence, security risk, violent conflict, bundestag, parliamentary oversight, news, world ## BND warns of new Russia threat Martin Jäger, president of Germany's foreign intelligence agency, told the Bundestag's Parliamentary Oversight Committee that Russia was engaging in intimidation attempts. > Russia was engaging in intimidtation attempts ## Russia's hybrid warfare escalates BND head Martin Jäger warned that Germany's confrontation with Russia has taken on a new, more dangerous dimension. > The confrontation we are facing with Russia has taken on a new, more dangerous dimension ## Russia threatens Germany BND head Martin Jäger said Germany is in danger of becoming embroiled in a violent conflict with Russia. > Germany is in danger of becoming embroiled in a violent conflict with Russia ## BND cites drone attack as example Jäger referred to a drone attack at Leipzig airport in August that the German government has blamed on Russia. > Jäger was referring to a drone attack at leipzig airport in august ## Russia denies threat Russia has repeatedly denied any intention of attacking NATO countries, with President Vladimir Putin saying if aggression occurs, they will respond. > Russia has repeatedly denied any intention of attacking NATO countries ## BND head warns of direct threat Jäger stated that no other country currently poses such a direct, comprehensive, and concrete threat to Germany. > No other country currently poses such a direct, comprehensive, and concrete threat to Germany ## BND head cites Putin's warning Putin said if Germany is subjected to aggression, Russia will have no choice but to respond. > But if we are subjected to aggression, we will have no choice but to respond ## Left Party sues Economy Minister The Left Party is suing Economy Minister Katherina Reiche at the Constitutional Court for using official government channels to criticize it. > The Left Party is taking a row about a remark made by Economy Minister Katherina Reiche ## Economy Minister's controversial remark Reiche posted on her ministry's Instagram that antisemitism and expropriation endanger Germany and the economy. > Antisemitism and expropriation endanger Germany and the economy ## Left Party claims campaign against candidate The Berlin branch of the Left Party accused the Christian Democrats of carrying out a large-scale campaign against its top candidate, Elif Eralp. > The Left Party believes the CDU is waging a campaign against lead candidate Elif Eralp ## E-vehicle subsidy program Since May, the German government has paid subsidies to 100,000 households wanting to buy electric vehicles. > 100,000 households have received an e-vehicle subsidy since May ## E-vehicle subsidy exceeds expectations Environment Minister Carsten Schneider said the program, worth €3 billion, has far exceeded expectations. > The program, worth €3 billion ($3.36 billion), has 'exceeded our expectations' ## Draft bill for domestic abuse victims The Justice Ministry has put forward a draft bill making it easier for domestic abuse victims to leave joint tenancy contracts. > The Justice Ministry has put forward a draft bill making it easier for domestic abuse victims to leave joint tenancy contracts ## Domestic abuse statistics Police statistics show nearly 266,000 people in Germany were affected by domestic abuse in 2024, 70% of them women and girls. > According to police statistics, nearly 266,000 people in Germany were affected by domestic abuse in 2024 ## Draft bill includes protections The bill also envisages increased protection for children and relatives of victims. > The bill also envisages increased protection for children and relatives of victims ## Stuttgart airport bomb hoax Germany's Stuttgart Airport saw temporary suspension of all departures and arrivals due to a bomb threat that turned out to be a hoax. > Germany's Stuttgart Airport saw the temporary suspension of all departures and arrivals due to a bomb threat that turned out to be a hoax ## Key takeaway Germany's intelligence chief warns that Russia's hybrid warfare tactics are escalating to a point where violent conflict with Germany is possible.