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Police in Austria use facial recognition for demonstrations
The comparison of police photographs in Austria and Germany was provided by the Cognitech company from Dresden. In both countries the technology was used in investigations after political assemblies. In future, the EU wants to make facial image searches possible… Further reading
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Shipowners are not allowed to bring refugees back to Libya
The disembarkation of rescued refugees in Libya is punishable under German law, including for merchant ships. This is documented by a Bundestag assessment. However, the Foreign Office and the public prosecutors are not interested in pursuing captains and shipowners The… Further reading
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After Albania and Montenegro, Frontex now plans mission in Serbia
After Albania, the EU Border Agency has started an operation in Montenegro. The mission at the Croatian land border is to be extended to the sea borders. A status agreement with northern Macedonia is about to be signed, negotiations with… Further reading
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Europol Regulation: Towards a “European FBI”?
The police agency of the European Union is to be given more operational powers. A proposal to this effect from the Commission is expected in December, and the German Council Presidency wants to support the initiative with a conference in… Further reading
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Stationing in Israel: New Bundeswehr drone completes first flight
The Bundestag has not yet decided on the armament of the new “Heron TP”. Nevertheless, the German Armed Forces have already set up a “Weapon System Support Team” for the drone and is developing curricula for the activators of the… Further reading
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European Commission finds shortcomings in the implementation of the Passenger Name Record Directive
Only two EU Member States have not yet implemented the EU PNR Directive, and almost all of them also use it for flights within the European Union. There are problems with data protection and data quality. Regardless of the lawsuits… Further reading