How big is Germany's new espionage scandal? | DW News

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Germany's former spy chief August Hanning has been arrested on suspicion of espionage. Prosecutors are investigating allegations that classified information was obtained from inside Germany's foreign intelligence service and sold on. The case is raising serious questions about security at the highest levels of the country's intelligence establishment. Pablo Foley Elias speaks to DW’s Chief Political Editor Michaela Küfner. #AugustHanning #Germany #arrest #dwnews 00:00 Germany’s ex-spy chief arrested for espionage 00:41 Michaela Küfner, DW Chief Political Editor 03:04 Was Germany’s former intelligence chief a foreign agent? 05:08 Germany’s current spy chief warns Russia conflict risk growing 06:20 What are investigators focusing on now? For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnew

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