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Frontex announces apps and chatbot for migrant “returns”: Fears of profiling and “self-deportations” following US model
Frontex is developing two apps — “RRApp” and “Recapp” — to manage migrant “returns”. Critics warn the tools could enable mass deportations and covert movement tracking, mirroring controversial US immigration enforcement technology. The US government under Donald Trump has reprogrammed… Further reading
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Hundreds of Greeks and Romanians want to join Frontex’ armed unit – but only four Germans
The EU border agency’s “Standing Corps” Category 1 has reached only 75 per cent of its planned strength due to meagre pay – it mainly attracts police officers from member states with lower wages. The EU border agency Frontex has,… Further reading
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FBI provides Germany with huge captured “data treasure” to identify suspected terrorists in Germany
US authorities have passed extensive IS-related data to Germany via the FBI. The Federal Criminal Police Office is now analysing millions of records to identify suspected terrorists in Germany – with dozens of cases already leading to convictions or investigations.… Further reading
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German Army to equip reconnaissance cockroaches with AI, manufacturer plans explosive capability
The German Army has tested electronically controlled cockroaches for reconnaissance in Munster. Equipped with sensors, these “AutoBugs” from Swarm Biotactics are used to scout buildings. Future versions may also carry explosives. The German Army has for the first time made… Further reading
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Germany imprisons Kurdish grandmother with multiple health conditions as alleged PKK member
The Kurdish woman Zübeyde Akmese is being held in German custody on suspicion of supporting terrorism due to risk of absconding – even though the ailing 71-year-old has lived in Munich with her children and grandchildren for 40 years and… Further reading
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Third crash of Israeli Frontex drone, details remain secret – military in Malta claims to have recovered wreckage
Once again, a Frontex drone has crashed into the Mediterranean – this time off Malta. Officially, the authorities speak of an emergency landing due to technical problems. Flights with a twin drone were briefly halted in Greece after the incident.… Further reading