EU leaders want "clarification" on U.S. spying

EU leaders have adopted a joint declaration in light of the new allegations of spying conducted by the United States, seeking "clarification" from that country.

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BRUSSELS EU leaders have adopted a joint declaration in light of the new allegations of spying conducted by the United States, seeking "clarification" from that country. "The heads of state and government discussed the latest events about the possible intelligence issues and serious concerns that these events have caused to European citizens," a statement said. EU leaders want "clarification" on U.S. spying They pointed out the close relationship "between Europe and the United States" and the value of the partnership. They expressed the belief that the partnership should be based on respect and trust, including in the field of work and cooperation between secret services. The statement stresses that the intelligence activities are a vital element in the fight against terrorism, and that it applies to the relationship between European countries and the relationship with the U.S. The meeting took note of the intention of France and Germany to seek bilateral talks with the United States in order to reach an agreement on mutual relations in matters of intelligence by the end of the year. They also pointed out that other European countries were invited to join the initiative. "We want the truth," said Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta, while German Chancellor Angela Merkel, whose cell phone was allegedly tapped by Americans, said that she "demanded complete explanations." "When you sow the seeds of doubt, this does not help our cooperation, but makes it more difficult," remarked Merkel. The statement noted that there was a working group between the EU and the U.S. dealing with data protection and called for "a rapid progress to be achieved there." New discoveries about the U.S. spying of citizens and officials of the EU have been published in the European media, citing documents provided by former U.S. intelligence agencies contractor Edward Snowden. That affair was the main topic of the EU summit, which was supposed to deal with the healing of the European economy. (Beta/AP, file) Beta BBC

EU leaders want "clarification" on U.S. spying

They pointed out the close relationship "between Europe and the United States" and the value of the partnership. They expressed the belief that the partnership should be based on respect and trust, including in the field of work and cooperation between secret services.

The statement stresses that the intelligence activities are a vital element in the fight against terrorism, and that it applies to the relationship between European countries and the relationship with the U.S.

The meeting took note of the intention of France and Germany to seek bilateral talks with the United States in order to reach an agreement on mutual relations in matters of intelligence by the end of the year. They also pointed out that other European countries were invited to join the initiative.

"We want the truth," said Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta, while German Chancellor Angela Merkel, whose cell phone was allegedly tapped by Americans, said that she "demanded complete explanations."

"When you sow the seeds of doubt, this does not help our cooperation, but makes it more difficult," remarked Merkel.

The statement noted that there was a working group between the EU and the U.S. dealing with data protection and called for "a rapid progress to be achieved there."

New discoveries about the U.S. spying of citizens and officials of the EU have been published in the European media, citing documents provided by former U.S. intelligence agencies contractor Edward Snowden.

That affair was the main topic of the EU summit, which was supposed to deal with the healing of the European economy.

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