Author: Matthias Monroy
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Frontex and Europol: EU agencies to have role in member states’ drone defence
The EU is planning new structures to counter unmanned aerial vehicles. Frontex could receive an expanded mandate for this purpose. Europol warns of increasing use by organised and state actors. At the beginning of October, EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner…
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Donkeys from Gaza welcomed, but no children: Only animals “evacuated” to Germany
Through an Israeli animal welfare organisation, donkeys are being evacuated from Gaza. Injured children, however, remain blocked by the German government despite offers of assistance by some cities. Eight donkeys from the Gaza Strip have found a new home in…
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Time sold with cabinet colleagues: German minister and his wife promise political influence for large sums
A company belonging to the Minister of State for Culture, Wolfram Weimer, sells access to senior politicians at a “Ludwig-Erhard-Summit”. “The Left” criticises this as “gilding his office”. Bavaria is now examining whether to halt funding. The German Minister of…
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Ruling in favour of free radio in Germany: Searches due to linking to Indymedia were unlawful
The German Constitutional Court rules that the search of Radio Dreyeckland and the home of one of its editors was unconstitutional. The broadcaster is now calling for consequences. The raids on the home of editor Fabian Kienert and on the…