France and Germany are "seeking full clarity" after a report emerged that Denmark’s secret service was helping the US to spy on European politicians. French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday told Reuters after a virtual meeting with Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel.
A report by Danmarks Radio (DR) revealed that Denmark’s secret service or FE collaborated with US’ NSA to use subsea internet cables to spy on EU politicians and an NSA-developed analysis software known as Xkeyscore, was used to intercept chats, messages and phone calls.
Macron’s statement comes after calls from other politicians asking Denmark for an explanation for why its secret service allegedly help the US to spy on EU leaders between 2012 and 2014.
"I am attached to the bond of trust that unites Europeans and Americans," Macron said, adding that "there is no room for suspicion between us."
"That is why what we are waiting for complete clarity. We requested that our Danish and American partners provide all the information on these revelations and on these past facts. We are awaiting these answers," Macron added.
According to DR, the project was codenamed Dunhammer. DR’s investigative report did not mention the names of any of the 35 leaders who were spied upon. Merkel said she agreed with Macron’s statements and added, "Nothing has changed in our stance to the clarification given by the predecessor at the time."
"The Danish government can and will not comment on speculation in the media concerning our intelligence services," Danish Defense Minister Trine Bramsen told CNN.
Germany's government is in touch "with all relevant international and national authorities to achieve clarity on the issue," Merkel's spokesman Steffen Seibert said.
