According to a cabinet decision, organizations receiving funds from abroad or foreign-controlled entities must report amounts of at least €10,000. Interior Minister Dobrindt emphasized that covert financing plays a significant role in foreign-related extremism and espionage. The reform also aims to combat illegal financial networks, specifically ‘Hawala banking,’ which facilitates money transfers outside traditional banking systems. This announcement was broadcast on Deutschlandfunk on April 15, 2026.