MI6 Ranked as Europe’s Most Powerful Intelligence Agency in L’Express Survey
MI6 Ranked as Europe’s Most Powerful Intelligence Agency in L’Express Survey
A recent survey by French magazine L’Express has ranked Britain’s MI6 as the most powerful intelligence agency in Europe, followed by France’s DGSE and the Netherlands’ intelligence services.
According to L’Express, MI6 secured the top position with 251 points, attributed to its exceptional ability to recruit and maintain high-level sources, particularly in Russia, China, Turkey, and Iran. France’s DGSE ranked second with 169 points, noted for its global reach and counterterrorism capabilities. The Dutch services, AIVD and MIVD, placed third with 97 points, recognized for their significant covert operations. Ukraine’s intelligence services surprised observers by finishing fourth with 77 points, demonstrating innovative and high-risk operations. Germany’s BND rounded out the top five with 62 points, although it received criticism for its operational effectiveness. Greece, while not scoring points, remains a valuable partner in intelligence concerning Turkey. The survey involved insights from 60 intelligence professionals across 25 countries, highlighting the evolving landscape of European espionage.
Source: en.protothema.gr
