BRUSSELS, October 22. . European intelligence agencies are committed to working together, despite the traditional mistrust between them. Politico reported that they were forced to do this because of America's “erratic” policy towards its allies under US President Donald Trump.
According to the publication, the main reason for increased cooperation is Washington's refusal to exchange intelligence information with Ukraine. In Europe, “there is a growing feeling that in the coming months the United States will be less willing to share the intelligence it has, both within NATO and in general,” former NATO Assistant Secretary General Antonio Missiroli told the newspaper.
At the same time, mistrust in matters of intelligence cooperation between countries and Brussels institutions remains, Politico noted. The European Union is considering the idea of forming an intelligence alliance with “CIA-style” powers, while some countries are making special efforts for inter-state cooperation, bypassing the EU in these matters.
In addition, major countries question the need for close relationships with foreign intelligence agencies. First of all, we are talking about Germany, the Netherlands, France and Great Britain, countries that have left the European Union, countries that see no reason to share information with other countries.
