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Frontex expands operations in EU neighbouring countries
After Albania and Montenegro, the EU Commission has concluded a Frontex status agreement with Serbia, to be followed by Northern Macedonia and Bosnia-Herzegovina. A first deployment of the EU border troops has meanwhile been increased. The European Commission has now… Further reading
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New agreements: European Union wants to expand use of passenger data
The EU Parliament is to deal with a new agreement on the exchange of passenger data with Canada. So far, PNR agreements exist only with the USA and Australia, but now the EU Commission also wants to negotiate with Japan.… Further reading
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Shots fired at sea rescuers: EU supports competing militias in Libya
A German public prosecutor’s office is investigating the shooting of the ship “Alan Kurdi”. Its crew could be caught between the fronts of two coastguards equipped and trained by different EU missions. With the General Administration for Coastal Security (GACS)… Further reading
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Maritime Walls
How armaments companies benefit from Fortress Europe Several agencies in the European Union are responsible for the maritime regions of the Member States. The tasks of the Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) include the control of shipping, while Frontex coordinates the… Further reading
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NATO establishes biometric database, US military has it already
The U.S. Department of Defense stores biometric data on more than seven million people, mostly from war zones. Refugee organizations also collect millions of facial images, irises and fingerprints of people seeking protection. They may also find their way to… Further reading
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Spy drone “Euro Hawk”: German government sells parts to NATO
The Bundeswehr hands over devices and instruments of the mothballed “Euro Hawk” to NATO. It is still unclear what will happen to the aircraft itself and the ground stations. Canada withdrew its buying interest, now the US government could step… Further reading