# Peer Review Ranks MI6 as Europe's Top Foreign Intelligence Service

A peer review of European foreign intelligence agencies has ranked Britain's MI6 as the best in the region. The assessment highlights the UK's continued intelligence strength and influence despite Brexit. This matters for gauging European security cooperation and the standing of national intelligence agencies.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/04/mi6-top-european-foreign-intelligence-service-peer-review) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:40:53 GMT