(1) Whosoever, on behalf of a government agency, a party or another organisation outside the Federal Republic of Germany or for a banned organisation or one of its intermediaries

1.  collects information about national defence matters;

2.  operates an intelligence service dedicated to national defence matters;

3.  recruits for or supports one of these activities,

and thereby aids efforts which are directed against the security of the Federal Republic of Germany or the fighting strength of its troops, shall be liable to imprisonment not exceeding five years or a fine unless the offence is subject to a more severe penalty under other provisions. Activities meant to inform the public within the framework of normal press or radio reporting shall remain unaffected.

(2) The attempt shall be punishable.