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Edward Snowden is an American computer specialist and former contractor for the National Security Agency. He made headlines with his disclosure of classified information on global surveillance by the NSA in 2013.

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February 21, 2023

Danish former minister charged with divulging state secrets

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Reports & Analysis

Close-ups of two computers showing the website of Israel-made Pegasus spyware

Surveillance from Watergate to Pegasus

Surveillance from Watergate to Pegasus

Surveillance methods used by governments have become more and more sophisticated — and cheaper.
PoliticsJuly 22, 2021
This June 6, 2013 file photo, shows the sign outside the National Security Administration (NSA) campus in Fort Meade,

Norway summons US embassy official over spying claims

Norway summons US embassy official over spying claims

The move comes amid revelations that Denmark helped the US National Security Agency spy on European leaders.
PoliticsJune 3, 2021
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Inside Europe: 03.06.2021

Inside Europe: 03.06.2021

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PoliticsJune 3, 202154:59 min
German Chancellor Angela Merkel

Germany, France demand answers on US-Danish spying scandal

Germany, France demand answers on US-Danish spying scandal

Leaders in Europe have reacted to the revelations that Danish authorities cooperated with the NSA's spying operations.
PoliticsJune 1, 2021
An internet cable being plugged into a port

Danish secret service helped US spy on Merkel: report

Danish secret service helped US spy on Merkel: report

Denmark's complicity in the NSA spying scandal has been revealed in a joint European media investigation.
PoliticsMay 30, 2021
A file photo of a man typing at a keyboard

US says Russia 'likely' behind massive agency hack

US says Russia 'likely' behind massive agency hack

President Trump had previously blamed China for the hacking attempt.
PoliticsJanuary 6, 2021
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Marcel Fürstenau

Spying among friends? Sadly, it's the norm

Marcel Fürstenau
Commentary
PoliticsJune 1, 2021
Marcel Fürstenau

Spying made easy

Marcel Fürstenau
Commentary
PoliticsJune 28, 2017

When spies lose secrets

Konstantin Klein
Commentary
TechnologyMay 15, 2017
Marcel Fürstenau

A wonderful Snowden ruling

Marcel Fürstenau
Commentary
Law and JusticeNovember 22, 2016
Martin Muno

A slap in the EU's face

Martin Muno
Commentary
October 6, 2015