US Spied on Merkel, Other EU Leaders; Macron Demands Clarification: Reports
“If the information is correct, then that’s unacceptable between allies, and even less so between European allies,” Macron told reporters
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US Spied on Merkel, Other EU Leaders; Macron Demands Clarification: Reports
French President Emmanuel Macron urged the U.S. to clarify media reports that American intelligence monitored German Chancellor Angela Merkel and other European politicians with the help of Denmark. “If the information is correct, then that’s unacceptable between allies, and even less so between European allies,” Macron told reporters after a bilateral meeting with Merkel. “We expect complete openness and a clarification of the facts from our Danish and American partners.” Also Read: Modernisation of Indian Army Well on Course: Gen MM Naravane The aim isn’t just to find out what spying activities happened in the past, but also to determine “which practices are still going on today” in order to maintain trust between the U.S. and Europe, he said, adding that “there’s no room for suspicion between us.” Merkel said she agreed with Macron’s position. Denmark’s state broadcaster DR cited a classified report saying that the Danish Defense Intelligence Service allowed the U.S. National Security A…
