German parliament passes law giving spy agencies hacking, sabotage powers

The German parliament has passed a law that grants the country's spy agencies the power to hack and sabotage, marking a significant overhaul of the nation's spy laws. The bill was approved with 308 votes in favor, 190 against, and 71 abstentions. This change comes after Chancellor Friedrich Merz's cabinet previously signed off on the draft. The overhaul is considered the largest of its kind in the postwar era. The new law expands the capabilities of Germany's spy agencies. The vote follows months of consideration after the cabinet's initial approval.