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Bundes­nachrichtendienst

The Foreign Intelligence Service of Germany.

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Our Mission

Source: Florian Gärtner / photothek.net BND Headquarters by night

The Bundesnachrichtendienst is the foreign intelligence service of the Federal Republic of Germany, compiling political, economic and military foreign intelligence. As a higher federal authority, we are tasked by the Federal Government.

Our work includes collecting information beyond publicly available facts and opinions. This enables us to look behind the scenes, shed light on the background and provide an objective view - always for Germany’s security and within the legal framework. Often, we work in secrecy and in the background; rarely do our successes become evident and perceptible.

Who we are Who we are

After 60 years, our work is still based on teamwork, innovative ideas and our ability to adapt to new challenges. Every day we work to make Germany a little bit safer.