Monday saw a dramatic public hearing where the heads of Germany's top intelligence agencies warned: "We're already in the fire." Facing sabotage, hybrid warfare, and Russian espionage, they're asking for more powers and fewer controls—and hinting at a shift toward offensive tactics. Berlin Briefing host Nina Haase is joined by investigative journalist Florian Flade and intelligence expert Verena Jackson to decode what this means for transparency and national security. Abbreviations used in this