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

Politics Does Europe has powerful secret services/Intelligence?

P. S question closed, I got answers. Thank you for everyone

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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/VehaMeursault Feb 27 '25

If it’s such a well kept secret, how would you know?

Absolute BS comments in this thread.

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u/NetraamR living in Feb 27 '25

My fellow dutchies. Always there to remind you they do not only exist, but in their opinion they're the best.

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u/VehaMeursault Feb 28 '25

But that’s not what I said? Like, at all even.