Security Architectures in the EU

Tag: Paris Group

  • How European secret services organise themselves in “groups” and “clubs”

    How European secret services organise themselves in “groups” and “clubs”

    For cross-border cooperation, Europe’s secret services or their responsible ministries join together in non-transparent formats. These networks are difficult to monitor and control. “Club de Berne” and CTG One of the most important cooperations is the “Club de Berne”, in which domestic intelligence services of all other EU member states as well as Norway and […]

  • Yet another new European intelligence forum: the Paris Group

    Yet another new European intelligence forum: the Paris Group

    Intelligence service coordinators from 15 European countries are organising themselves in a new group, known as “G15”. Initial meetings have been held in Berlin and Rome. The attendees were meant to remain anonymous – but one of them has broken cover. Rather unexpectedly, a number of European governments have initiated moves to set up yet […]