Denmark, US accused of spying on European officials

Denmark’s secret service helped the NSA, US National Security Agency, in spying on EU leaders, including President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

It was revealed by a European media investigation that was published on Sunday that said Denmark’s secret service was there to help the US spy on European politicians from 2012 to 2014.

The Defence Intelligence Service (FE) was alongside the US National Security Agency (NSA) to gather information. According to Danish public service broadcaster DR, intelligence was collected on other officials from Sweden, Germany, France, and Norway.

Allegations of this sort emerged in 2013.

Related Posts

Then, secrets uncovered by the US whistleblower Edward Snowden alleged tapping the German chancellor’s phone by the NSA.

When the allegations came up, the White House gave no outright denial but said that Merkel’s phone was not bugged at the time and would not be in the future.

The findings came up as the result of an internal investigation in the DDIS into NSA’s role in the partnership, DR said, citing nine sources with access to the investigation. All of them remained unnamed.

As per the investigation, the NSA used Danish information cables to hawk on senior officials including former German External Affairs Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier and German opposition leader Peer Steinbrück.

When asked for comment on the DR report, the German chancellor’s spokesperson said it became aware of the allegations only when asked about them by journalists, and refrained to comment further.

“Politically I see this as a scandal,” Steinbrück told German media.

Denmark’s Defence Minister Bramsen, who reportedly was informed earlier of the espionage, said that “wiretapping of close allies is not acceptable”.

Several other European politicians have also condemned the reports.

Norwegian PM Erna Solberg said: “It’s not acceptable if countries of allied co-operation feel the urge to spy on one another.”

Admin

Recent Posts

Trump vs. Panama: President Mulino Responds to US Threats Over Canal Control

Jose Raul Mulino the President of Panama strongly rejected U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's comments about taking back control of the… Read More

December 23, 2024

Louise Delos Reyes Says ‘Yes’! Actress Reveals Stunning Engagement in London

Louise Delos Reyes is officially engaged! The actress-turned-pastry chef said "yes" to her longtime boyfriend, Jino Brion during a dreamy… Read More

December 23, 2024

Can Ukraine Join NATO? Zelenskiy Pushes for Global Stability Through Alliance

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that membership of Ukraine in NATO is "achievable" goal but this will require persistent effort… Read More

December 22, 2024

UAE-Funded Orphanage Opens in Ethiopia, Transforming Lives in Oromia

Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed recently inaugurated a state-of-the-art orphanage in Oromia. This orphanage is built with the support… Read More

December 21, 2024

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Drone Strikes Cause Disruptions in Kazan, No Casualties

The airport in the Russian city of Kazan reopened on Saturday. This airport reopened on Saturday after a temporary closure… Read More

December 21, 2024

George Eastham, England’s 1966 World Cup Winner, Passes Away at 88

England's 1966 World Cup Winner, George Eastham has passed on aged 88 years. Blackpool-born forward, who played 19 times for… Read More

December 21, 2024

This website uses cookies.

Read More