German Interior Minister Nancy Fesser has warned of growing threats to the country’s democracy from far-right elements and increased espionage activities from Russia and China. according to RTV News. Presenting the 2023 report from the Federal Intelligence Service for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV), Faeser emphasized the importance of defending democratic values against these pressures. The report by the BfV, Germany’s domestic intelligence agency, identified far-right extremists as a major concern, with a marked increase in related criminal activities. Espionage activities by Russia and China were also highlighted as major threats, with attempts to influence and destabilize the country.