East German Intelligence

East German Intelligence, primarily represented by the Ministry for State Security (Stasi), was a secret police agency responsible for espionage, surveillance, and political repression during the German Democratic Republic's existence (1949–1990). Their role was to monitor citizens, suppress dissent, and gather foreign intelligence to protect the state from perceived threats, including West Germany and Western allies. They used extensive informant networks, wiretapping, and surveillance technology. The Stasi was known for its pervasive control, often infiltrating all aspects of East German life, making it one of the most effective and intrusive intelligence services of its time.