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Civil and military research: New EU Centre for Cyber Security remains controversial
The European Union wants to increase its “resilience, deterrence and defence” in the area of cyber security. A new centre will coordinate research and training activities. However, the proposed regulation is not compatible with existing institutions and funding programmes. The… Further reading
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New Technologies: Europol sets up an “Innovation Laboratory”
The EU interior ministers want to respond to the “challenges and opportunities” of new technologies. The focus is on 5G networks, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, drones, 3D printing and improved decryption. The Europol Police Agency will focus more… Further reading
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Eurodrone delayed by two years
The envisaged date for series production of a European long-range drone is not tenable. The German Ministry of Defence is to be responsible for the delay of at least two years. In the meantime, the project has been transferred to… Further reading
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New Frontex Regulation: Fortress Europe to be upgraded
The European Union is setting up a “Standing Corps” of 10,000 border guards, most of whom will be provided by the German Federal Police. The new President of the Commission wants the unit to be complete by 2024. Frontex will… Further reading
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Interpol requests from Turkey: Sloppiness of German police puts own citizens into prison
Two Germans are in extradition custody in Slovenia and Italy at the request of Turkish authorities. Both come from Turkey and were granted asylum in Germany for political persecution and later citizenship. Interpol should have withdrawn the request. The BKA,… Further reading
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Does Frontex arrange illegal push backs?
The EU Border Agency’s air surveillance could have triggered unlawful deportations at external borders. Such operations took place off Libya and Bosnia-Herzegovina. For two years now, the Frontex Border Agency has been offering EU Member States the possibility of airborne… Further reading