German intelligence espionage cases: Hanning affair highlights spycraft history

The article reviews notable espionage cases involving Germany's BND, including the alleged case of former BND President August Hanning, who is suspected of having worked for Russian intelligence. It contextualizes this within a series of historical double-agent operations, highlighting ongoing counterintelligence concerns. The specific details of Hanning's alleged activities remain unconfirmed, but the case underscores persistent espionage threats against Western intelligence agencies.