Conflict & Security
European states expand foreign-intelligence operations in coordinated step
September 10, 2026 at 10:10 PM
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Sweden, Germany, France and Britain have moved to restructure or broaden their intelligence services, with Britain intensifying operations aimed at penetrating Russia.
- Sweden has established a new foreign intelligence agency.
- Germany is preparing to grant its intelligence services broader offensive powers.
- France has reordered its priorities after failing to anticipate the Ukraine war.
- Britain has intensified attempts to penetrate Russian territory and recruit sources inside the country.







