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Press Freedom: Trial against editor of German left-wing radio station comes with nine dates
The District Court in Karlsruhe will start hearing the case against the editor of a Freiburg-based free radio station on 18 April. With the Public Prosecutor’s Office eager to prosecute, the freedom of the press for left-wingers is at stake.… Further reading
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Almost 600 right-wing extremists remain in hiding in Germany, while 94 people are wanted as “left-wing”
In the area of politically motivated crime, the German Police has outstanding arrest warrants for a total of 1,814 people. However, most of these persons are not wanted for political offences. The number of neo-Nazis wanted by warrant in Germany… Further reading
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Success for the crew of the “Iuventa”: Public Prosecutor in favour of dropping the case against German sea rescuers
In the Iuventa trial in Trapani, ten sea rescuers have been charged with allegedly “aiding and abetting irregular immigration”. Today saw a U-turn. Their ship could also be returned soon. After a preliminary hearing lasting almost three years, the closing… Further reading
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More risky pursuits: German Police claim to have observed new “escape behaviour” of helpers’ vehicles
According to the German Federal Police, motorised escape helpers are increasingly trying to evade control. Possibly a consequence of the rigid migration policy and criminalisation of „smugglers“. Increasingly often, illegalised crossings of migrants into Germany result in traffic accidents with… Further reading
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German combat drones take off on time: Despite Gaza war no change to schedule for first delivery
The first Heron TP is due to take off for test flights in Schleswig-Holstein in mid-May. However, the training of Bundeswehr pilots in Israel remains suspended. The first weapons-capable drone from Israel is due to complete its first test flights… Further reading
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Antifascists wanted in Budapest demand trial in Germany: Lawyers and parents oppose extradition to Hungary
Unless they will not be extradited to Budapest, German antifascists apparently want to turn themselves in after going underground. For the “fair trial” demanded in Germany, the local judiciary could then force Hungary to investigate. Defendants who Hungary wants to… Further reading