Germany to Appoint New Domestic Intelligence Chief

Thomas Haldenwang, the current president of the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, is expected to be replaced as he approaches the age limit of 65.
Nancy Faeser, Germany's Interior Minister, intends to appoint a new leader for the domestic intelligence agency before the 2025 Bundestag elections, potentially even this year.
Haldenwang has been credited with restoring the agency's reputation after controversies involving his predecessor, Hans-Georg Maaßen.
The decision on Haldenwang's successor is anticipated within weeks or months, with potential candidates including current vice presidents Silke Willems and Sinan Selen.
Haldenwang may still release a significant report on the classification of the AfD before stepping down, a move he announced last week.