France, Belgium push intelligence sharing after Paris attacks

Media reports suggested that France and Belgium were working on improving intelligence data sharing mechanisms, in the wake of the terrorist attacks which hit Paris in November 2015 after being mainly organised in Belgium.

This move would include harmonising and systemising how information on individuals deemed dangerous or radicalised was shared between countries in the 26-nation, passport-free Schengen zone.

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ESO: Background information: France seeks answers to security challenge http://www.europeansources.info/record/france-seeks-answers-to-security-challenge/

ESO: Background information: Brussels remains on highest security alert amid 'imminent threat' http://www.europeansources.info/record/brussels-remains-on-highest-security-alert-amid-imminent-threat/

The New York Times, 19.11.15: Leaders of France and Belgium Seek Tougher Security Measures http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/20/world/europe/france-belgium-national-security.html

EUObserver, 07.12.15: EU defends intelligence agencies in wake of attacks https://euobserver.com/justice/131416

EurActiv, 12.01.16: Ministers call for boosting intel sharing to thwart 'Terrorism 2.0' http://www.euractiv.com/sections/justice-home-affairs/ministers-call-boosting-intel-sharing-thwart-terrorism-20-320873

EUObserver, 02.02.16: France, Belgium step up security cooperation https://euobserver.com/justice/132099

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