Germany officially blames Moscow for drone attack on Leipzig airport
Germany's federal government has officially identified Moscow as responsible for the drone attack on Leipzig airport, according to the Berlin Playbook podcast. Analysts discuss the announced measures, while an expert warns of acute hybrid threats to infrastructure.
Government response to drone strike
Germany's federal government has officially identified Moscow as responsible for the drone attack on Leipzig airport, according to the POLITICO Berlin Playbook podcast. In the episode, journalist Rixa Fürsen and Hans von der Burchard analyze the measures that have been announced and explain why Chancellor Merz is keeping a separate public appearance in reserve for a possible further escalation.
Expert warns of hybrid danger
In a 200-second interview, Sebastian Fiedler, an SPD politician focused on interior affairs, assesses the risk of sabotage. Fiedler calls for determined action against hybrid attacks. He says work is already underway on reforms of security agencies and structures, but he again warns of an acute threat to German infrastructure.
Criticism of tax reform
Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, meanwhile, is under pressure from the Ministry of Economics over his income tax reform. Rasmus Buchsteiner reports on the criticism and explains the accusation that the reform amounts to hidden tax increases.
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