Germany proposes expanded digital investigative powers for police
Published on March 12, 2026.
Germany's Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) and Federal Police are set to receive expanded digital investigative powers under three draft bills. The reforms aim to improve the identification of individuals, locate wanted persons and uncover links between crimes and perpetrators. The legislation would also allow the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) to match photos with publicly available internet images.
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