Berlin, Leftists and power cut
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A suspected arson attack in southwest Berlin has prompted a major power outage, with tens of thousands of households affected.
A far-left group took responsibility, saying it was targeting the energy industry. Officials predicted it would take until Thursday to re-establish power in all areas.
The power cut has sparked questions about how resilient the country is to sabotage of its critical infrastructure. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Germany is in the midst of drafting rules on critical infrastructure in line with a 2022 EU directive. The Berlin blackout has strengthened the hand of lobbyists pushing to limit how much data is shared online.
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