article_snippet: NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden claimed in October that the U.S. security service had been listening in on the calls of up to 35 prominent allies, including France and Germany.
article_snippet: Eavesdropping: the inquiry was set up last year over claims the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) had listened in to Angela Merkel's phone calls .
article_snippet: That lead to claims Angela Merkel's personal mobile phone was tapped and caused the German Chancellor to demand answers from the UK.
article_snippet: While American authorities never acknowledged whether spying took place, Barack Obama was forced to offer Angela Merkel's an apology.
highlights_snippet: Set up over claims U.S. spies had listened in to Angela Merkel's calls .
  