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Complaint against water cannons: German police use excessive force against Dutch climate protest
A district court in the Netherlands is hearing a lawsuit filed by Extinction Rebellion against the use of foreign water cannons. These are alleged to have targeted the heads of demonstrators. It is not only in Germany that police are using excessive force against climate demonstrations. For more than three weeks, the Federal Police have […]
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Europe’s drone agency: Frontex paves the way for military drones in domestic airspace
Large drones in Europe are only allowed to fly in restricted airspaces, and until now this has also applied to the military. Operations by the EU border agency Frontex are changing that. With maritime drones, a new dimension of militarisation follows. The EU border agency stationed an Israeli long-range drone called “Heron 1” in Malta […]
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New EU biometrics system: Frontex and German Police develop app for EU travelers
From next year, EU authorities expect long queues at the external borders. The reason is a new “Entry/Exit System” that requires biometric data from all travellers. An app is to provide a remedy. Next year, the European Union plans to introduce its new “Entry/Exit System” (EES). All travellers from third countries entering the Schengen area […]
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Huge deal for Rheinmetall: German Army modernises drone fleet
Following the approval of the Bundestag, the German Army procures 65 new reconnaissance drones. These are also to be allowed to fly over densely populated areas. This is an absolute novelty. The German Army is buying a new medium-range drone system. The Bundeswehr’s procurement office signed a contract to this effect with Rheinmetall on Thursday. […]
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Italy’s Foreign Minister in Berlin: Sea rescue becomes a top priority
The German Foreign Office has finally allocated funds for civilian sea rescue. This is causing attacks on the chancellor. Italy’s foreign minister is coming to Berlin on Thursday. There is no “debate” within the governmental coalition yet, as the “Handelsblatt” reports, but the parties are at odds: The Greens defend the allocation of public funds […]
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Human rights violations: German Federal Police equips Coast Guard in Tunisia
The German Ministry of the Interior gives indications that border troops from Tunisia are using German equipment for their crimes in the Mediterranean. Organisations report stolen engines and drowned refugees. These troops received dozens of engines, inflatable boats and training from Germany. More than 130,000 people are reported to have crossed the Mediterranean to Italy […]