Czech PM does not support proposal for EU intelligence server

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala voiced opposition to establishing an EU-wide intelligence service during a discussion on common security challenges facing the European Union, describing the idea as unrealistic.

Fiala’s comments came in response to a recent report by former Finnish President Sauli Niinistö, which included this proposal. At the same time, Fiala expressed support for strengthening cooperation between the intelligence services of the 27 EU member states.

The Czech civilian counterintelligence agency, BIS, is also skeptical of the proposal. BIS spokesperson Ladislav Sticha noted that EU member states' intelligence services already collaborate closely through joint projects. He stressed that national security remains a national responsibility, making the formation of an EU-level intelligence agency particularly challenging.