Category: Articles

  • Internal security in the EU: “Moving from data collection to data connection”

    Internal security in the EU: “Moving from data collection to data connection”

    The European Union intends to further strengthen operational cooperation and exchange of information between police authorities. The focus will be on upgrading Europol, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. According to a paper by the Romanian government, Europol’s mandate…

  • German Armed Forces drones complete 87,000 flight hours

    German Armed Forces drones complete 87,000 flight hours

    The Bundeswehr currently has more than 630 drones. More are to follow, and next year the giant PEGASUS drone will be ordered.  The German military drones have already completed more than 87,000 flight hours. This was written by the Federal…

  • Uploadfilter for crime scene videos: EU governments ensure “crisis response protocol” for US Internet companies

    Uploadfilter for crime scene videos: EU governments ensure “crisis response protocol” for US Internet companies

    The Christchurch attack has promoted discussions on the mandatory removal of online content. At several levels, the German government is involved in global initiatives. However, the German exaggerated requests for deletion find little sympathy. The German Federal Criminal Police Office…

  • EU surveillance state

    EU surveillance state

    The EU is increasing the surveillance in its Member States. US authorities could soon also wiretap legally in Europe The new European Parliament is to be constituted in September, after which the EU Commission will be re-elected. The governments of…