Merkel May Appoint Ambassador to Ukraine as Head of German Intelligence — Media
The German leadership is considering a significant change in the management of its intelligence agency, and one of the candidates for the position of head of the Federal Intelligence Service (BND) could soon be the current German ambassador to Ukraine, Martin Eger. This information was published by German media outlets citing anonymous sources, including the Swiss publication Spiegel, which reports that the decision regarding the new leader is nearly finalized and is expected to be formally approved in the coming days. According to the sources, the transition from diplomatic service to the intelligence sector is not an incidental reshuffle. The current BND chief, Bruno Kahl, who has held the position for over eight years, is soon expected to leave, and his place will be taken by Mr. Eger. At the same time, Kahl himself is expected to be appointed ambassador to the Vatican, which, according to the sources, has long been discussed as a strategic and important opportunity for German diplomacy. These personnel changes likely reflect deeper shifts in the intelligence agency’s leadership ahead of the end of the current "traffic light" coalition’s term and amid active international tensions, particularly in the post-war period, complicating the maintenance of a stable situation in European security. It is noted that Martin Eger’s candidacy is being considered not only due to his diplomatic experience but also because of his active involvement in supporting Ukraine during difficult times. At the same time, the German government plans to increase funding for the intelligence services in the coming years and grant them more flexibility and resources to perform their functions. This is expected to significantly enhance the BND’s capabilities in collecting and analyzing intelligence information, especially in the context of international challenges and growing geopolitical tension. It is anticipated that the new intelligence chief, Martin Eger, together with the intelligence expert in the Chancellery, Philipp Wolf, will contribute to increasing the effectiveness of the country’s intelligence structures. This, in turn, should strengthen Germany’s position in global politics and provide a more powerful tool for responding to contemporary challenges. More details about this personnel reshuffle and its potential impact can be found in an exclusive interview with "EuroPravda" with Martin Eger, in which he states: "I am here to help you win the war." This indicates a high level of trust in the prospective new intelligence leader and his commitment to supporting Ukraine during a difficult time for the country. Thus, personnel changes in the German intelligence agency are likely to become a major topic on Germany’s political and security agenda in the coming months. Given the complexity of the international situation, these decisions are of great importance for regional and European stability, as well as for further support of Ukraine from Berlin.