An ARD investigation indicates that Nebrasul H., a Taliban member, is now the de facto leader of the Afghan embassy, contradicting the German Foreign Ministry’s assertion that Abdul P., a diplomat from the previous Afghan government, remains in charge. The ministry plans to communicate the legal status to the Taliban, emphasizing that no official changes have been recognized. The situation raises concerns about the Taliban’s influence, as evidenced by a new embassy website that provocatively displays both the German and Taliban flags.