Macron and Merkel seek clarification from United States for espionage

French president emmanuel long sign on english vowel And this German Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel Asked Democratic President Joe Biden of America, after an investigation it was found that the White House Spied on his colleagues since Denmark.

according to a television research Danish Public Denmark Radio (DR), America Used Danish facilities until at least 2014, to hear senior leaders from Germany, Sweden, Norway and France Those german leaders Angela Merkel.

long sign on english vowel He rejected the US Union’s action and called for a quick response. He commented:

“Spying, quite frankly, is not acceptable between allies and partners. I care about the relationship of trust that unites Europe and America. there are not room for doubt. We expect clarity. I ask my Danish and American partners to provide such past revelations and events. “.

How did espionage work?

According to DR, National Security Agency (NSA) D America SMS, phone calls and activities accessed via the Internet (search, chat, messaging of officers); Also featured is the German foreign minister at the time, Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

• The investigation is based on a confidential report by Danish military intelligence. Named “Operation Dunhammer”

Denmark’s defense minister, Trine Bramsen, considered “systematic espionage on allies unacceptable”. Swedish Defense Minister Peter Hultqvist said he was in contact with the Danish Ministry of Defense to ask if the Danish platform was used to spy on Swedish politicians.

In addition, Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg joined:

“It is unacceptable that countries that maintain close cooperation between the allies feel the need to spy on each other”.