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European Commission gets intelligence liaison officers

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arriving at the Hotel Royal ahead of the G7 summit, in Evian, France, on 15 June 2026.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arriving at the Hotel Royal ahead of the G7 summit, in Evian, France, on 15 June 2026. © Ludovic Marin/AFP

The president of the EU Commission is to acquire liaison officers who can work with the member states' intelligence services. The unprecedented move reflects the Brussels-based executive's determination to have more and better intelligence, despite reticence from several countries.

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Electricity power battle shines a light on Saudi-Emirati divisions in Aden

A labourer cleans solar panels during the opening ceremony for a 120MW solar power plant, supplied by the UAE, in Yemen's southern port city of Aden, on 4 March 2024.
A labourer cleans solar panels during the opening ceremony for a 120MW solar power plant, supplied by the UAE, in Yemen's southern port city of Aden, on 4 March 2024. © Saleh al-Obeidi/AFP

With fighting against the Houthi rebels resuming, the supply of electricity remains a key issue in the conflict. The rivalry between the United Arab Emirates and Saudi is undermining the power supply to the key ancient port city of Aden.

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