Tuesday, July 2, 2013

President Obama's Tries To Limit EU Anger Over NSA Spying Claims



Barack Obama Seeks To Limit EU Fallout Over US Spying Claims -- The Guardian

President says NSA will assess espionage allegations as France and Germany demand answers and warn of delay to trade talks.

Barack Obama has sought to limit the damage from the growing transatlantic espionage row after Germany and France denounced the major snooping activities of US agencies and warned of a possible delay in the launch next week of ambitious free-trade talks between Europe and the US.

The German chancellor, Angela Merkel, and French president, François Hollande, demanded quick explanations from Washington about disclosures by the Guardian and Der Spiegel that US agencies bugged European embassies and offices. Berlin stressed there had to be mutual trust if trade talks were to go ahead in Washington on Monday.

Hollande went further, indicating the talks could be called off unless the alleged spying was stopped immediately and US guarantees were provided.

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More News On President Obama's Efforts To Limit EU Anger Over NSA Spying Claims

Obama tries to ease NSA tensions and insists: Europe spies on US too -- The Guardian
Obama defends U.S. intelligence-gathering tactics -- Washington Post
U.S. seeks to calm Europe over spying reports -- Washington Post
All nations collect intelligence, Obama says -- CNN
Obama: Spying isn't unusual -- CBS
Europe Demands Answers on NSA Bugging Claims -- Voice of America
Outrage in Europe Grows Over Spying Disclosures -- New York Times

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