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FRANCE Issue 750 dated 06/01/2016

DGSI hampered by police culture

France’s internal intelligence service, headed by Patrick Calvar, appears unable to implement reforms because of its predominant police culture.

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DGSI's technical department hires more cyber-consultants

National police force urges staff to apply for work at DGSI

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Part entente cordiale, part culture clash

Calvar settles scores with Euro-partners

Ex-DT chief favours cyber merger

DGSI may be soon weaned off NSA

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Less intelligence failure than political fault

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