Martin Jäger, currently Germany's ambassador to Ukraine, has been appointed as the new head of the Federal Intelligence Service (BND), taking over from Bruno Kahl who moves to the Vatican. Jäger, seasoned in crisis diplomacy from prior roles in Iraq and Afghanistan, is expected to drive significant changes within the BND, which focuses on foreign and security intelligence. The German government plans to overhaul the BND, providing it with increased funding and greater operational flexibility in espionage and intelligence gathering abroad, emphasizing its importance in national security strategy.
Jäger is considered an experienced crisis diplomat due to his role as German ambassador to Ukraine, which he filled since 2023 after Russia's full-scale invasion.
The Federal Intelligence Service is tasked with collecting and evaluating important foreign and security policy information, providing the federal government with reports and analyses.
The German government is planning a fundamental reorganisation of the intelligence service, aiming to provide the BND with more funding and flexibility for international operations.
As the new head of the BND, Jäger is expected to play a critical role in shaping the future of Germany's intelligence operations.
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