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New pacts in a multi-front war: Germany concludes several military, police and economic agreements with Israel
While Israel regularly violates international law, Germany is backing the country. This includes agreements involving several ministries. The Ministry for Economic Affairs is interested in Israeli start-ups. Israel is annexing further parts of the West Bank and advancing into Lebanon.… Further reading
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Home visits due to software vulnerability: German state criminal police rang admins out of bed
The Federal Criminal Police Office is sending officers to IT specialists whose companies use software with known security vulnerabilities. Some admins were visited in the middle of the night. A critical security vulnerability in control software from the US manufacturer… Further reading
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Harsh repression against “Ulm 5”: The accused of sabotage at drone manufacturer Elbit remain for their trial in detention
Since September, the “Ulm 5” have been held in pre-trial detention on charges of sabotage at the Israeli drone manufacturer Elbit. A court has issued a preliminary ruling on the matter. An initiative of relatives is criticising the repression. On… Further reading
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AI predictive policing models: Dutch police and Frontex test concept of “digital twins”
The Dutch city of Heerlen is receiving €5 million in EU funding for an algorithmic surveillance system based on a “digital twin”. Frontex is also interested in the technology. The Dutch municipality of Heerlen is using €5 million in funding… Further reading
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Germany’s largest arms fair approaching: Another DSEI to be held regularly from next year
900 exhibitors, 25,000 visitors and the Defence Minister as an advocate: the DSEI arms fair is coming to Germany from 2027. For antimilitarists, this offers new opportunities – also in opposition to Germany as a supporter of Israel’s multi-front war.… Further reading
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Student representation at Berlin’s private Hertie School narrowly voted out of office – but BDS resolution remains in force
At the Hertie School in Berlin, students have forced their representation out of office. The trigger was a resolution supporting the non-violent Israel boycott campaign BDS. New elections are to be held as early as March. With a narrow majority… Further reading