MI6 is top European foreign intelligence service, finds peer review
Summary
A review by intelligence experts ranked MI6 as the most powerful foreign intelligence service in Europe, ahead of France and the Netherlands. The ranking praised MI6’s ability to recruit important informants and gather information from countries like Russia and China.Key Facts
- MI6 scored 251 points in a peer review by 60 intelligence professionals from 25 countries.
- France’s intelligence agency (DGSE) ranked second with 169 points, noted for its global reach and operations.
- The Netherlands, Ukraine, and Germany completed the top five services in Europe.
- Slovakia’s intelligence service was rated the lowest among those surveyed.
- The review was conducted by French magazine L’Express, which asked intelligence people to rate Western-allied services.
- MI6 was recognized for early warnings to Ukraine about the Russian invasion in 2022 and strong support for Kyiv.
- Blaise Metreweli became the first woman to lead MI6 last year.
- French DGSE is known for counter-terrorism and covert operations, including targeted killings ordered by former President François Hollande.
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