Thomas de Maiziere told reporters Wednesday that one key feature of the proposals, which will have to be approved by Parliament, will be to expand information and intelligence-sharing with other governments.
He says "international terrorist organizations are internationally networked" and that "we need to network our security agencies better."
Other measures include expanding German police agencies` ability to go undercover, particularly to infiltrate smuggler networks, and requiring official identification for the purchase of a prepaid cellphone or sim card so they can`t be as easily used to skirt surveillance.
Though regular prepaid cellphone customers may chafe at the measures, de Maiziere says "security is more important than convenience."
German Cabinet approves new anti-terrorism measures
01 June 2016
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Germany`s interior minister says Chancellor Angela Merkel`s Cabinet has approved a package of new measures to help fight terrorism.
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