The European Commission, under the leadership of Ursula von der Leyen, initiates the creation of a new information body to improve the use of data from national intelligence agencies.

The European Commission has initiated the process of forming a new intelligence body, led by President Ursula von der Leyen, to optimize the use of information collected by national intelligence agencies. This unit, which will operate within the General Secretariat of the Commission, will employ officials from across the EU intelligence community and will collect data for common purposes.

The initiative comes in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the reduction of U.S. defense commitments in Europe. Although the plan has not been formalized for all 27 member states, temporary missions from national agencies are expected.

However, there are reservations from leaders of the EU's External Action Service, who fear overlapping functions with the existing Intelligence and Situation Centre (INTCEN). The Commission's spokesperson confirmed that ways to improve security and intelligence functions are being explored, but the idea is still in its early stages.