BERLIN: The German government on Monday declined to comment on a report by newspaper
Die Welt that Chancellor
Angela Merkel has decided the domestic intelligence agency chief must go because she thinks he has meddled in day-to-day politics.
Hans-Georg Maassen, head of the BfV domestic intelligence agency, has come under fire after he cast doubt on the authenticity of video footage showing far-right protesters chasing migrants after the fatal stabbing of a German man.
The partners in Merkel's ruling coalition are due to meet on Tuesday to discuss Maassen's future. Merkel had said on Friday that her coalition government would survive the row over Maassen.
