Prof. Dr Britta Bannenberg in an interview with the VdZ

Monday, 11.05.2026

Organised drug crime is changing rapidly – digitally networked, internationally organised and increasingly prone to violence. Criminologist Prof. Britta Bannenberg explains the consequences of the EncroChat revelations, why Germany is facing developments similar to those in Sweden or the Netherlands, and which risks politicians and society have so far underestimated. The full interview is available on VdZ.