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“Brussels farce”: Hungary’s justice minister rails against EU committee
A parliamentary EU committee investigated political persecution in Hungary using the “Pegasus” spyware. The government suspected a left-wing conspiracy and was apparently poorly informed about it. The rift between the EU and Hungary is deepening. On Monday, Justice Minister Judit… Further reading
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With the “TCG Anadolu”, Ankara wants to be a naval drone power
Turkey wants to be the first country in the world to equip an aircraft carrier with armed drones To become a military sea power, a fleet is not enough; typically, for this an aircraft carrier is a must. According to… Further reading
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Germany: Mobile phone forensics against asylum seeker unlawful
The Federal Administrative Court rejects an appeal by the Office for Migration and Refugees. Instead of demanding the handover of mobile phones and log-in data, asylum authorities must choose milder means The Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig has ruled that… Further reading
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Sanctions from Iran: German police chief on terror list
Iran’s motives remain nebulous. The background is probably the police murder of 16-year-old Mohammed Lamine Dramé from Senegal Tehran is responding to EU sanctions with a list of 34 individuals and organisations from EU states against whom entry bans can… Further reading
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German Armed Forces with big fire problem
Five fires a day on training grounds The fire problem on Bundeswehr training grounds is far more extensive than previously known. The German Ministry of Defence counted a total of 1994 fires last year, which broke out as a result… Further reading
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Fortress Europe: EU wants more border surveillance technology
Activists warn of increase in illegal deportations and police violence The EU Commission still maintains that it does not want to finance fences at the Union’s external borders – at least not directly. However, the 12 member states that already… Further reading