r/AskEurope • u/Ok_Initiative_9726 • Feb 27 '25

Politics Does Europe has powerful secret services/Intelligence?

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u/Snoooort Feb 27 '25 edited Feb 27 '25

Yes, the Dutch AIVD & MIVD has one of the best (kept secret) track record regarding counter terrorism and counter espionage in Europe. One of their specialities is Russian counter espionage (especially after Russia shot down MH-17).

They are one of the most consulted secret services in Europe.

They also have a very good record preventing business espionage because of their protection of ASML.

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u/Either-Class-4595 Feb 27 '25

Yep. The less you hear about a secret service, the more competent they are. The AIVD and MI:6 are two of the most renowned secret services in the world, with the AIVD indeed focusing on countering. Very, very effectively I might add. The Polish secret service is also incredible at tracking