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Security Council Meets to Discuss Drone Incident

Security Council Meets to Discuss Drone Incident
The National Security Council met under the chairmanship of Chancellor Friedrich Merz—though the meeting took place by telephone. / Photo: Britta Pedersen/dpa
From: Sachsen News
The discovery of a drone loaded with explosives at Leipzig/Halle Airport has drawn the attention of policymakers and the judiciary. A key committee of the federal government has now discussed the matter.

The National Security Council met to discuss the drone incident at Leipzig Airport. The council convened via teleconference under the chairmanship of Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU), according to government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius. Merz is in constant communication with Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) and other members of the government.

The National Security Council was established last year and is intended to consolidate responsibilities for internal and external security within the federal government.

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