Author: Matthias Monroy
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AI predictive policing models: Dutch police and Frontex test concept of “digital twins”
The Dutch city of Heerlen is receiving €5 million in EU funding for an algorithmic surveillance system based on a “digital twin”. Frontex is also interested in the technology. The Dutch municipality of Heerlen is using €5 million in funding…
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Germany’s largest arms fair approaching: Another DSEI to be held regularly from next year
900 exhibitors, 25,000 visitors and the Defence Minister as an advocate: the DSEI arms fair is coming to Germany from 2027. For antimilitarists, this offers new opportunities – also in opposition to Germany as a supporter of Israel’s multi-front war.…
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Student representation at Berlin’s private Hertie School narrowly voted out of office – but BDS resolution remains in force
At the Hertie School in Berlin, students have forced their representation out of office. The trigger was a resolution supporting the non-violent Israel boycott campaign BDS. New elections are to be held as early as March. With a narrow majority…
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EU Blocking Regulation does not protect against US financial repression: Germany and Union powerless
US sanctions against an “Antifa Ost” group are not supposed to apply in Europe, says the German Ministry of Finance – yet they do. This has now also been criticised by two ICC judges at an EU JHA meeting. Despite…