German NATO General Removed for Mishandling Classified Documents

The two-star general was recalled to Germany after alleged security protocol violations, with investigations ongoing and no evidence of espionage found.

The German general allegedly left classified documents unsecured in his office and may have taken confidential NATO materials home.
NATO barred the general from accessing its facilities and documents after the breaches were discovered in December 2024.
The German Military Counterintelligence Service (Bamad) is investigating, but no disciplinary or criminal charges have been confirmed.
The general has been reassigned to a domestic post in Bonn and is expected to retire early at the end of March 2025.
The case has drawn comparisons to the 2024 'Taurus Leak,' highlighting ongoing challenges in enforcing security protocols within the Bundeswehr.