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German industry group calls for stronger defenses against Russian sabotage
Germany’s main industry association, the BDI, says Russian sabotage poses a growing threat to businesses.
It warns that companies, critical infrastructure and defense-related supply chains are already targets.
The association says attacks may become more varied and are difficult to predict.
Its warning follows a recent alert from Germany’s foreign intelligence service, the BND.
BDI deputy chief executive Holger Lösch says protecting businesses should be a national security priority because industry supports defense, reliable supplies and the state’s ability to function.
Cooperation between companies and authorities has improved, but the BDI says a key weakness remains: warnings do not always lead quickly to concrete action.
It is calling for shared procedures and closer coordination between government and business.
Germany’s BDI industry group warned that the threat of Russian sabotage against German companies is growing.
BDI deputy chief executive Holger Lösch said companies, critical infrastructure and defense-related supply chains are already targets.
The group called for protecting the economy to be a core part of national security and a political priority.
Lösch said a major weakness is the lack of shared procedures to turn security warnings into swift action.
- Who
- The Federation of German Industries (BDI), represented by deputy chief executive Holger Lösch.
- What
- The BDI called for stronger defenses against Russian sabotage and closer coordination between government and business.
- When
- October 12, 2026; the report refers to a recent warning by Germany’s Federal Intelligence Service.
- Where
- Germany.
- Why
- The BDI said Russian influence and sabotage activities threaten companies, critical infrastructure and defense-related supply chains.
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What continues to be missing are joint procedures to quickly turn warnings into concrete measures.
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- Organization
- Federation of German Industries (BDI)
- Spokesperson
- Holger Lösch, deputy chief executive
- At-risk targets
- Companies, critical infrastructure and defense-related supply chains
- Reported weakness
- Lack of shared procedures to turn warnings into concrete measures
Sources
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