Germany confronts rising cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, officials assess national readiness

Germany faces escalating cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure including power grids, prompting national security assessments of the country's resilience and defensive capabilities. According to DW News, the growing frequency of such attacks has raised questions among German policymakers about the political consequences and how prepared the country is to defend essential services. DW News also reports that analysts view Germany's infrastructure resilience as bearing on European energy stability and NATO allied defense posture.