The European Commission, the main governing body of the EU, recently sent a serious warning to its staff: spies are everywhere in Brussels, and no one is safe from their watchful eyes. According to an internal memo, shared via email with EU officials, espionage—spying—has become a “real” and growing problem. In Brussels, often considered a “spy capital,” the Commission is urging everyone to stay alert because undercover agents could be lurking in plain sight.
Brussels isn’t just the administrative center of the EU; it’s also home to NATO and nearly 100 other international organizations, along with about 300 foreign embassies and diplomatic missions. This mix of powerful institutions makes it a magnet for spies from around the world, all seeking information and influence. The memo even says that hundreds of intelligence agents are actively working in Brussels, targeting EU institutions and trying to gather secrets.
In a surprising twist, the memo warns that spies can disguise...
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