The US Leaked Files, State Secrecy and Democratic Intelligence Oversight in Europe

The ongoing war in Ukraine has exacerbated national security threats within the European Union, leading to a resurgence of violence and instability across the region. The EU faces a spectrum of challenges, including hybrid threats and extremism, while cooperation among intelligence agencies remains ineffective. Criticism of uncontrolled migration has intensified, with Italian officials linking riots in France to these failures. The complex political landscape in France has been further complicated by foreign interference and jihadist involvement, raising urgent questions about border security and immigration policies.