Riding the Tide of Change: Jäger Stepping Up as Possible New BND President
German Diplomat Jäger Slated for role as BfV Head - Newly appointed German ambassador to Kiev, Jäger, ascends to the presidency of BND.
In the realm of German politics, things are shifting, with Martin Jäger, the current Ambassador to Kyiv, eying a spot as the President of the Federal Intelligence Service (BND). Reports indicate that this appointment is part of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's ambitious personnel changes, replacing the current BND chief, Bruno Kahl, who is said to be moving to the ambassadorial post at the Vatican[1][2][3].
Known as one of the Foreign Office's most seasoned crisis diplomats, Jäger has a rich history as an ambassador in Afghanistan and Iraq, and now as the head of the embassy in Kyiv[2][4]. If appointed, Jäger's vast network and intelligence operations experience could breathe new life into the BND, potentially driving reforms and increased funding[2][4].
Green and Union Welcome the Possible Appointment
While official comments are scarce, Green politician Konstantin von Notz (chair of the parliamentary committee overseeing Germany's intelligence services) expressed enthusiasm for Jäger's potential appointment, suggesting that he'd excel in the role[5]. The CDU's Roderich Kiesewetter also lauded the move, underscoring Jäger's wide-ranging security policy experience and insight into security threats amassed through his experiences in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Ukraine[5].
In his vision, Jäger would swiftly recognize the necessary skills and legal provisions to bolster the BND in the face of growing threats[5]. However, it's crucial for the federal government to modernize the BND's legal framework and prioritize using its resources to stamp out those threats effectively[5].
- BND
- Jäger
- Kyiv
- Friedrich Merz
- CDU
- Konstantin von Notz
- Handelsblatt
- Steffen Meyer
- AA
- Baghdad
- Kabul
- Joschka Fischer
- Bruno Kahl
[1] Der Spiegel, June 2025[2] Handelsblatt, June 2025[3] The Daily Express, June 2025[4] BBC, June 2025[5] Politico, June 2025
- The Commission, in the midst of policy-and-legislation discussions, has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of the environment within the Community, considering the potential environmental implications of intensified international politics, such as the proposed changes in the German government's intelligence services and the increasing threats that demand new leadership like Martin Jäger in the BND.
- The possible appointment of Martin Jäger as BND President, at a time when politics in Germany are marked by shifts, is a topic of interest in the general news, with discussions also highlighting the need for policy reform, particularly in the area of policy-and-legislation to protect the environment, reflecting the broader political landscape in which such appointments take place.
