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German Cabinet Approves Martin Jäger as BND President

The former ambassador to Ukraine brings crisis-zone experience as part of a broader effort to modernize Germany’s foreign intelligence service.

Der deutsche Botschafter in der Ukraine: Martin Jäger
Boris Pistorius und Martin Jäger begrüßen sich am Bahnhof in Kiew.
Der deutsche Top-Diplomat Martin Jäger wird neuer Chef des Bundesnachrichtendienstes (BND). Das Bundeskabinett berief den 60-Jährigen am Mittwoch zum Nachfolger des bisherigen Präsidenten des Auslandsgeheimdienstes, Bruno Kahl.

Overview

  • On June 18, the German Federal Cabinet formally appointed Martin Jäger as president of the Bundesnachrichtendienst.
  • Jäger has served as Germany’s ambassador to Ukraine since 2023 after postings in Kabul from 2021 to 2023 and in Baghdad from 2013 to 2014.
  • His diplomatic career includes senior roles in the Foreign Office, a stint in the German Chancellery and service as spokesman under Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer.
  • Bruno Kahl is stepping down after nine years leading the BND and will become Germany’s representative to the Holy See in Rome.
  • The leadership change reflects a government initiative to increase funding and grant greater operational flexibility as the BND undergoes modernization efforts.