New leaks could intensify the debate over how complicit European spy agencies have been in global NSA surveillance. A survey obtained by The Guardian sheds light on the technical capabilities of France, Spain, Germany, the UK, and other countries, suggesting that Britains GCHQ acts as a hub for Europe and the United States. In the 2008 survey, the UK expresses particular admiration for Germany, which has recently reacted to news of NSA surveillance of chancellor Angela Merkels phone with outrage. Germanys intelligence service had huge technological potential and good access to the heart of the internet, it says, apparently referencing its ability to tap fiber optic cables. The survey also describes favorable relationships with other countries, though the GCHQ was dissatisfied with Italys fractured intelligence infrastructure.