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| EU says distrust of US on spying may harm terror fight | EU says distrust of US on spying may harm terror fight |
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| EU leaders meeting in Brussels say distrust of the US over spying could harm the fight against terrorism, and urge a new code by the end of the year. | EU leaders meeting in Brussels say distrust of the US over spying could harm the fight against terrorism, and urge a new code by the end of the year. |
| A statement agreed by the leaders says a lack of trust "could prejudice co-operation in intelligence gathering". | A statement agreed by the leaders says a lack of trust "could prejudice co-operation in intelligence gathering". |
| But it also says they value the "close relationship" with the US. | But it also says they value the "close relationship" with the US. |
| A number of allegations against US intelligence agents have surfaced this week, including the bugging of German Chancellor Angela Merkel's phone. | A number of allegations against US intelligence agents have surfaced this week, including the bugging of German Chancellor Angela Merkel's phone. |
| The statement of heads of state or government, released on Friday, reflects the leaders' conclusions following their talks on Thursday. | |
| It says the recent intelligence issues had raised "deep concerns" among European citizens. | |
| The statement says the leaders "underlined the close relationship between Europe and the USA and the value of that partnership". | |
| But it says the leaders "expressed their conviction that the partnership must be based on respect and trust, including as concerns the work and cooperation of secret services". | |
| It continues: "[The leaders] stressed that intelligence gathering is a vital element in the fight against terrorism. This applies to relations between European countries as well as to relations with the USA. | |
| "A lack of trust could prejudice the necessary cooperation in the field of intelligence gathering." |