CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with senior European Union officials last week in a bid to strengthen transatlantic intelligence cooperation, Politico reported, citing sources familiar with the discussions.
Ratcliffe’s meetings included EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas, as well as senior officials from the EU Intelligence and Situation Center (INTCEN) and the EU Military Staff Intelligence Directorate (EUMS). According to Politico, he emphasized Washington’s commitment to intelligence-sharing and conveyed that the CIA “wants to keep lines open” with European partners.
A CIA spokesperson, Liz Lyons, told Politico that Ratcliffe focused on “evolving threats” from Russia and China during the discussions. She added, “Any reporting that suggests concerns were raised that the US is not a reliable partner are false and disconnected from reality.”
The meetings come amid reports of tension between US intelligence agencies and European counterparts, reflecting ongoing concerns in Brussels about the consistency and reliability of intelligence cooperation with Washington. Analysts say such high-level engagement is part of broader efforts to reassure allies and maintain robust collaboration in monitoring global security threats.
