The sudden decision by the United States to suspend intelligence-sharing with Ukraine has prompted several European officials to reconsider their reliance on American intelligence. According to Politico, Konstantin von Notz, the chairman of the German Parliament’s intelligence oversight committee, advocates creating a new European spy network called "Euro Eyes." He suggests that Europe could soon face the same fate as Ukraine, potentially being cut off from valuable U.S. intelligence.
“We need a European intelligence cooperation format call it ‘Euro Eyes’ to ensure that strong states can exchange information swiftly and securely on clear legal grounds,”
Konstantin von Notz talking to politico
Von Notz also proposed strengthening ties with the Five Eyes Alliance alongside the previously suggested Euro Eyes initiative, emphasizing the need for Europe to diversify its intelligence partnerships.
“There is no doubt that Five Eyes partners share the goal of defending democratic freedoms, Germany and Europe need to invest more in intelligence structures and forge deeper partnerships based on exactly these shared values.”
Konstantin von Notz talking to politico
Additionally, Roderich Kiesewetter deputy chair of the Bundestag’s intelligence oversight committee has stressed the importance of American intelligence that helped Germany avoid terrorist threats, espionage, and cyber attacks, furthermore, Kiesewetter described the "unpredictability" of the US President Donald Trump Germany should form new alliances.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov stated that Ukraine is actively seeking alternatives and will work closely with European partners. Other European officials have also weighed in on the current crisis facing the continent. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, for instance, highlighted the importance of intelligence cooperation by announcing plans in October last year for the creation of a full-fledged European intelligence service. This move underscores growing concerns that the United States' recent actions have significantly eroded the trust it had built with post-World War II Europe.