East German spies

East German spies operated during the Cold War era, working secretly for the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) to gather intelligence on West Germany, NATO, and other Western countries. Using covert methods such as espionage networks, surveillance, and undercover agents, they aimed to monitor military, political, and technological developments. Their efforts contributed to the broader East-West Cold War tensions, sometimes leading to diplomatic confrontations. These spies often infiltrated organizations, recruited informants, and used advanced code techniques, reflecting the high-stakes nature of intelligence work during that period, with the goal of shaping East German and Soviet strategic decisions.