Germany’s aviation security framework needs reform, CDU/CSU domestic-policy spokesman Marc Henrichmann said, as he pointed to a fragmented system of more than 40 authorities, including 19 aviation security bodies. The comments follow recent drone-related security concerns and renew pressure on Berlin to simplify responsibilities across airports and other critical infrastructure.
Henrichmann framed the issue as a response to a security environment described as a “war-like attack” and argued that Germany’s aviation protection architecture must be redefined. The remarks centre on how federal, state, police, customs, military and airport-linked bodies currently share duties, leaving lines of authority stretched and difficult to coordinate quickly in a drone incident.
The debate lands as Germany has already moved to strengthen its anti-drone response. A joint drone-defence centre has been created to improve coordination among federal and state agencies, while the federal police has also received a special counter-drone unit that is intended to grow to 300 personnel. Airport security planning, funding and inter-agency command arrangements are now likely to remain under political scrutiny as drone threats persist.