American plays of the EU: Netherlands tape fist on the table

The case concerns the European institutions, and now more directly our country. According to the Guardian , France would be one of 38 "targets" monitored by the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) and microphones were installed at the Embassy of France in Washington.

These new revelations, powered by former U.S. NSA consultant Edward Snowden , have reacted President Holland Monday morning. "We can not accept this type of behavior between partners and allies," said the head of state. "We ask it to stop immediately," he said on the sidelines of a visit to Lorient, also holding that "the elements are already gathered enough that we ask for explanations."

About the negotiation that must be open to the creation of an area of ​​transatlantic free trade between the United States and the EU, Hollande said that "we can not have negotiations or transactions" with the United States "once obtained (the) guarantees" a cessation of espionage of the European Union and France. This is "for France, but it is for the entire European Union, all partners of the United States," he said.

The right and the French left condemn U.S. practices. "If it is confirmed that the revelations (...) are real, it would be an unacceptable scandal," responded Monday morning Harlem Désir on France Info, saying the spying are "likely" to challenge the current negotiations with the United States. The first secretary of the PS believes that "the fight against terrorism can not explain everything" and added that he would "hear the leaders of the European Commission to respond more vigorously."

Sunday, the Minister of Justice, Christiane Taubira, estimated that U.S. practices, if confirmed, would be similar to a "hostile act unspeakable." Marielle de Sarnez, Vice President of the Modem and MEP calls for its "severe sanctions" if the charges were confirmed. "These espionage suspicions transatlantic against not only Europeans but also of the very institutions of the European Union, are extremely worrying," said the number two of the modem.
On his blog, the deputy Jean-Christophe Cambadélis, national secretary for Europe and International, writes on his side: "If the revelations on U.S. eavesdropping on European institutions found to be true, then it should at a minimum suspend negotiations of the Treaty of transatlantic free trade . "

"The widespread surveillance device (...) population" is "much worse"

Fleur Pellerin, Minister Delegate in charge of SMEs and the Digital Economy
Michel Barnier, a former minister and UMP alone Commissioner French, was slotted him a tweet on Sunday. "Clarity, truth and transparency is what we can and should expect from our friends and allies. American explanations are necessary and urgent. "

Monday morning, on BFM TV, he added: ". Should seek clear explanations, clear, free the United States" While many are calling for the suspension of negotiations on free trade agreements between the EU and the United States , Barnier shown much more caution. "It's time to put everything on the table," said the Commissioner, urging Europeans to "defend their interests as Americans know how to do."

In fact, the chorus of criticism, only Fleur Pellerin marks its difference, relativizing espionage institutions. "This is not really the first time it happens," said BFM TV on Monday the Minister in charge of SMEs and the Digital Economy, evoking the period of the war in Iraq. "Even if it is an act that is not necessarily friendly from a friendly power, this is not new," she added. For the Minister, "the widespread surveillance device (...) population" is "much worse", "particularly shocking."