Germany launches hotline for exiles from China, Russia and Iran fearing persecution
Germany’s domestic intelligence agency, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV), launched a hotline on Thursday for emigrants and refugees from authoritarian countries such as China, Russia and Iran, according to a 16-page brochure cited by Reuters .
The hotline targets individuals facing threats, surveillance, repression or kidnapping attempts, including journalists, dissidents and members of the LGBTQ+ community. The brochure states that information provided by callers could help the BfV track down those responsible and prevent specific threats. “Through both its own investigations and information provided by the individuals concerned, the domestic intelligence service is able to track down those responsible,” the document reads .
The initiative follows Germany’s approval in August 2026 of a reform package drafted by the Interior Ministry that expands the powers of the BfV and the Federal Intelligence Service (BND). Under the reforms, agents may now conduct hacking attacks, spread disinformation, destroy threatening infrastructure and take other measures to counter serious threats, Deutsche Welle reported. The bill awaits Bundestag approval .
Reuters and other outlets noted that the hotline’s launch aligns with broader efforts to counter foreign operative networks in Europe. The BfV’s brochure encourages victims of state-sponsored harassment to report incidents to assist intelligence analysts in mapping and countering such threats .
The hotline’s phone number was not disclosed in the Reuters report. The agency’s move comes as Germany seeks to address growing concerns over cyber and hybrid attacks, with officials describing an increasing threat landscape .
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