Could Germany’s far-right AfD gains create a new security headache for Berlin and NATO? German officials are reportedly considering ways to restrict access to OPLAN, a highly sensitive wartime blueprint detailing Germany’s role in a major conflict and NATO mobilisation. The reported concern comes as the AfD makes historic gains in Saxony-Anhalt and faces scrutiny over alleged links to Moscow. OPLAN reportedly contains sensitive details on troop movements, military logistics and Germany’s role as a key NATO transit hub. With Russia warning against European troop deployments to Ukraine, fears over classified information and Germany’s defence planning are adding another layer to the political battle.
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