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EU Forms New Intelligence Unit Amid Resistance and Concerns

11/12/2025

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The European Commission is creating a new intelligence unit in its secretariat-general.
It aims to integrate data from national spy agencies to strengthen the EU's security infrastructure.
The plan faces resistance from Intelligence and Situation Centre (INTCEN), which fears duplication of efforts.
Critics worry about the unit’s effectiveness and intelligence sharing among EU member states.
The proposal remains in development with no fixed timeline.

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Story summary

The European Commission is creating a new intelligence unit in its secretariat-general.
It aims to integrate data from national spy agencies to strengthen the EU's security infrastructure.
The plan faces resistance from Intelligence and Situation Centre (INTCEN), which fears duplication of efforts.
Critics worry about the unit’s effectiveness and intelligence sharing among EU member states.
The proposal remains in development with no fixed timeline.