Germany's Security and Politics in Turmoil

Germany is not at war, but it's no longer at peace. General Alexander Sollfrank, commander of the Operational Leadership Command of the German Armed Forces, warns of a hybrid shadow war through sabotage and espionage. The country's defense plan, 'Operationsplan Deutschland,' outlines how Germany would become a logistical hub for tens of thousands of NATO soldiers in the event of an emergency. The plan involves civil authorities, police, and the military working together to build a credible deterrent and defend European security. Meanwhile, the Left Party is facing a crisis, with internal resistance and street protests threatening its unity. The party's leadership is struggling to maintain its red lines, while the Union is already jostling for power in the wake of Frank-Walter Steinmeier's potential departure. The Bundespräsident's office could become a powder keg in the event of difficult coalition negotiations.