Germany to Reinforce Security in Its Embassies for Fear of Attacks

BERLIN – The German government intends to strengthen security procedures in its diplomatic headquarters in several high-conflict countries, such as Iraq, to prevent possible terrorist attacks, according to an internal document of the German government that was accessed by German weekly Der Spiegel news magazine.

The digital edition of Der Spiegel reported on Monday that German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier plans to allocate around 200 million euros ($219 million) to strengthen the security of some German embassies and consulates throughout the world.

According to the document, classified as confidential, the first step of the strategy will be to send a team of experts to analyze the security of German embassies and consulates, which will also serve to raise awareness among German diplomats abroad.

Additionally, the German Foreign Ministry plans to provide new armored vehicles and to improve the encryption systems of electronic communications in German missions abroad