The intelligence agencies in Europe are joining forces to counter Russian aggression, in the context of increasing distrust in transatlantic relations.

European intelligence agencies are overcoming historical distrust and beginning to collaborate to counter Russian aggression, especially after the Trump administration restricted information sharing with Ukraine. Many European capitals have integrated officials from intelligence services into their representations in Brussels, and the European Union is exploring the creation of stronger agencies, similar to the CIA. However, distrust persists, and some countries, like the Netherlands, have started to limit information sharing with the U.S. due to political interference. Additionally, the Bern Club, a network for collaboration among European intelligence services, remains limited and does not effectively reflect the necessary cooperation within the EU. The former Finnish president proposed the creation of a European intelligence agency, but the lack of trust among member states remains a major obstacle. Although cooperation has increased, agencies continue to prioritize national interests, complicating efforts to build an effective intelligence community at the European level.