https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-s-ex-spy-chief-arrested-for-espionage-disclosing-state-secrets-and-attempted-treasonContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-s-ex-spy-chief-arrested-for-espionage-disclosing-state-secrets-and-attempted-treasonhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-s-ex-spy-chief-arrested-for-espionage-disclosing-state-secrets-and-attempted-treason#u114667Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:53:28 +0000August Hanning, former head of Germany's foreign intelligence service, was arrested on suspicion of passing state secrets to a foreign intelligence service. He led the Federal Intelligence Service from 1998 to 2005 and is accused of obtaining classified information for a foreign power. Hanning's arrest has sparked a significant scandal in Germany.Why it mattersThe arrest of August Hanning has raised concerns about the security and trust within Germany's intelligence community. As a former high-ranking official, his alleged actions have sparked fears about the potential breach of