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Plans for more data exchange: EU agreement with Interpol delayed
So far, only EU states and Europol are allowed to access databases at Interpol, but soon Frontex and the new public prosecutor’s office will be allowed to do so as well. The EU Parliament has drawn red lines for the… Further reading
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Copyright infringement: Radio Dreyeckland issues a warning to secret service
Once again, a domestic secret service has used a photo without asking the rights holders for permission. In the Freiburg case, this also discredits journalism. The interference of the agency in the formation of political will is also critical. The… Further reading
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Cooperation with Turkey: Selenskyj awards medal for combat drones
With the “TB2”, Turkey is becoming a worldwide drone power, now Ukraine is supposed to help in doubling the production. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Selenskyj awarded the CEO of the Turkish defence company Baykar Makina the “Order of Merit First Class”… Further reading
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German Air Force in Afghanistan and Mali: Drone operator talks on his severe trauma
For the first time, a German “Master of a Drone System” reports heavy stress disorders and depression just from watching from the air. With the upcoming introduction of armed drones, the phenomenon is likely to get worse. After about a… Further reading
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Equipment and training: Germany supports police build-up in Croatia
The Croatian police are known for their brutality and human rights violations at the country’s external borders, yet the German governments continues to train them. Number plate scanners, thermal imaging cameras and vehicles could be used for pushbacks in violation… Further reading
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Terrorism, crime, migration: Nine EU agencies active because of Ukraine war
Most of the action is being taken by Europol and Frontex, which together have deployed around 280 staff to the region. Eurojust collects evidence against war crimes. The agency for the operation of large databases, on the other hand, plays… Further reading