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Germany may restrict classified info to far-right state governments

Germany's federal government is contemplating restricting access to classified information for state administrations if far-right parties, specifically the Alternative for Germany (AfD), gain significant power. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius expressed concern about sharing sensitive data with potential AfD-led state governments due to the party's alleged ties to Moscow. This consideration arises as the AfD shows strong poll numbers in Saxony-Anhalt, where they could potentially form a state government for the first time in September. AI

RANK_REASON Policy decision by a national government regarding information access based on political party control. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Germany may restrict classified info to far-right state governments

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    German govt may withhold classified info from states if far-right start winning

    German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said Sunday that the federal government is considering withholding information from ministers in state administrations if they are formed by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). The AfD is regularly criticised for close ties to Mosc…