A public prosecutor has ordered the French DST counter-espionage service to build up evidence accusing Washington and London of an attack on the fundamental interests of the nation.
Echelon is a vast electronic spying network developed from systems used during the Cold War.
Its main listening post is an eavesdropping centre in the English midlands. Canada, Australia and New Zealand are also involved. The Age Company Ltd 2000. Any unauthorised use, copying or mirroring is prohibited.