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July 7, 2014

Germany Accuses Intelligence Agent of Spying for U.S. 
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Germany has arrested an intelligence official on allegations of working
as a double agent for the United States. The suspect has reportedly
admitted to passing on documents to a U.S. contact. Speaking today in
China, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said the charges are serious if
true.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel: "On the question of a German man
working as a double agent for the U.S. intelligence department, we have
already opened an investigation. If the reports are correct, it would be
a serious case. If the allegations are true, it would be, for me, a
clear contradiction to what I consider to be a trustful cooperation
between agencies and partners."

Reports based on leaks by Edward Snowden have revealed vast National
Security Agency spying in Germany, including on Merkel's cellphone.
Germany cancelled a contract with the U.S. firm Verizon last month,
citing its role in NSA surveillance.

 

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