The European Union is facing a call to enhance its intelligence gathering capabilities, amid concerns over reliance on external sources. The EU's ability to collect and analyze data has been criticized for being insufficient, leaving it vulnerable to misinformation and security threats. Experts suggest that the bloc needs to develop its own intelligence capabilities to ensure independence and better serve its citizens.

Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-10-23/eu-urged-to-gather-its-own-intelligence