Denmark 'helped US spy on European leaders'

The probe concluded that the NSA had eavesdropped on political leaders and officials in Germany, France, Sweden and Norway

German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Picture: Annegret Hilse/Pool via AP

Sweden’s defence minister has demanded that Denmark explain why its foreign secret service allegedly helped the US spy on European leaders, including German Chancellor Angela Merkel, more than seven years ago.

“We want the cards on the table,” said defence minister Peter Hulqvist, who added it was “unacceptable to eavesdrop on allies”.