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Dutch Intelligence Service Ranked Among Europe's Top Three Most Effective Agencies

An independent international security assessment has recognized the Dutch General Intelligence and Security Service as the third most capable intelligence agency in Europe, highlighting its strength in cyber-defense and its role in protecting the national semiconductor sector.
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