Intelligence, as I mentioned before, is relevant to particular countries. The European Union member states have a list of these countries. Prior to a visa issuance, all member states are requested to check their information about specific visa applicants. They have one week's time to report back to the visa office where the application is lodged. Then a decision can be taken.
If there isn't any information, then the visa can be issued. If there are security concerns, the visa will be denied. Or as I mentioned before, the visa might be issued, but the entry will be controlled.
I think this covers the question.