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Von der Leyen abandons planned EU Commission intelligence unit

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, in Canberra, Australia, on 24 March 2026.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, in Canberra, Australia, on 24 March 2026. © Lukas Coch/EPA/MaxPPP
The European Commission president had hoped to set up a new intelligence unit but was forced to back down in the face of opposition from member states. She nevertheless intends to step up efforts in the area of economic security. [...]
Reading time 2 minutes Antoine Izambard
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