German intelligence service allegedly spied on US and European targets

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Series Details 15.10.15
Publication Date 15/10/2015
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Media sources in Germany reported on 15 October 2015 that the German intelligence service (BND) had spied on other member states of the European Union, as well as the United States.

Alledgedly, the BND used thousands of search queries or 'selectors' to spy on its targets, before the programme was halted near the end of 2013.

Source Link Link to Main Source http://www.euractiv.com/sections/justice-home-affairs/german-intelligence-service-allegedly-spied-us-and-european-targets
Related Links
EUObserver, 15.10.15: German spy scandal deepens https://euobserver.com/political/130691
Deutsche Welle, 15.10.15: Germany's intelligence community allegedly spied on friendly states http://dw.com/p/1Gob0
The Local.de, 15.10.15: Germany spied on USA, France until late 2013 http://www.thelocal.de/20151015/germany-spied-on-allies-until-late-2013
Sputnik International, 15.10.15: The Lives of Other NATO Members: Germany Spied on its Allies Until Mid-2013 http://sputniknews.com/world/20151015/1028547538/germany-surveillance-embassies.html
ESO: Background information: German prosecutors launch investigation of spying charges http://www.europeansources.info/record/german-prosecutors-launch-investigation-of-spying-charges/

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