Category: Articles
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€2.1 billion for new Bundeswehr communications satellites, while spy satellites still do not provide images
The German Armed Forces have awarded a contract for three communications satellites to Airbus. In the parallel “SARah” spy programme of competitor OHB, key components remain blocked in space. The German Bundeswehr has awarded the main contract for the next…
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Bringing back Maja T. is legally impossible: German extradition to Hungary causes criticism in Berlin legal committee
Despite an instruction from the Federal Constitutional Court, the judiciary in Dresden had a person from the left-wing scene wanted on a warrant handed over to the Hungarian police. Now there is a threat of a repeat offence. Despite instructions…
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Call for solidarity with Israel: Open letter from 72 German professors against “Jew-hatred” at universities
German professors express their solidarity with Jewish students and Israeli institutions. A student now complains with a similar tenor. In an open letter, 72 German professors speak out against anti-Semitism and the marginalisation of Jewish students. “We will do everything…
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Greek coast guard again abandons children in the Aegean: No response from Frontex to reports of deadly pushbacks
Several recent investigations show how the Hellenic Coast Guard is driving refugees to their deaths. The Fundamental Rights Officer at Frontex considers the claims to be credible. International media have been documenting for years that the Greek coast guard refuses…