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Demands from EU member states: Greece to upgrade borders with helicopters, drones, police dogs
Following a review by other Schengen states, the Greek government is improving surveillance and control of its external borders, funded by EU funds. This could encourage pushbacks in violation of international law. European Union member states are likely to oblige… Further reading
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New authority against money laundering: EU Commission and Europol want to expand financial investigations
In the summer, the Commission presented a four-step legislative package against money laundering and terrorist financing. This includes the establishment of a new authority and the introduction of a bank account register. The proposals are currently being discussed by the… Further reading
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Ukraine war: Turkish armed drones allegedly still in use
The government in Kiev publishes pictures of drone attacks on Russian invaders, who in turn report the shooting down of several “TB2”. It is doubtful that the weapon is decisive, as it was in the war over Nagorno-Karabakh. However, its… Further reading
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New Western Balkans hub for Europol and Frontex
Although the EU agencies can now cooperate more closely with selected third countries, there have hardly been any formats for the political and strategic agreement of border police measures outside the Schengen area. Austria has now created facts for South… Further reading
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“Migrant smuggling” via Belarus: Europol wanted 455 internet accounts deleted
The Internet Referral Unit in The Hague also monitors social media for the purpose of prosecuting people who help refugees. However, the removal of content is not obligatory for providers. The EU police agency has reported at least 455 accounts… Further reading
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Plans for “Prüm II”: EU member states also want to query driving licence facial images
In the framework of the Prüm decisions, police forces have networked their files for fingerprints, DNA data and motor vehicle data across Europe. A new regulation is to extend this to faces. Now there is a threat of further tightening.… Further reading