von der Leyen is pushing to establish a new intelligence agency under the office of the Secretary-General of the European Commission, aiming to integrate member states' intelligence and enhance its strategic application capabilities. The plan aims to deploy personnel from national intelligence agencies in Brussels, forming a permanent coordination mechanism to address the risks posed by the Ukraine-Russia war and the potential reduction of U.S. security support under the Trump administration, thereby strengthening the EU's autonomous defense and security system. According to reports, the goal of this new agency is to break down intelligence barriers between member states, pool multiple information resources to improve policy response speed. A Commission spokesperson confirmed that they are studying measures to strengthen intelligence capabilities, considering the establishment of a dedicated "intelligence unit," and cooperating closely with the European External Action Service (EEAS). However, insiders within the EU foreign affairs system have expressed concerns, arguing that the new agency would overlap with the functions of the existing Intelligence and Situational Awareness Center (Intcen), potentially even weakening its position. Major intelligence countries such as France have traditionally been cautious about sharing sensitive information, while the presence of pro-Russian governments such as Hungary complicates cooperation.
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