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High Swiss court declares mass scanning of emails illegal – but the practice continues
The Swiss Federal Administrative Court has declared the suspicionless mass surveillance by the secret service illegal. Millions of messages are scanned daily, including those from journalists and lawyers. The Federal Administrative Court in St. Gallen has determined in a 211-page… Further reading
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German Israel correspondent Sophie von der Tann remains cool – despite unfair and massive agitation
The Israel correspondent of the public broadcaster ARD is being honoured for her Middle East reporting – and attacked. Her alleged offence: she referred to the “historical background” of the Gaza war. The jury stands behind her. The Middle East… Further reading
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Balearics call for Frontex deployment: Number of refugee boat arrivals on the islands continues to rise
The number of migrants arriving in the Balearic Islands reached a new record high in 2025. Frontex could launch an official mission – but the Spanish central government is not submitting the necessary application. After a break of almost two… Further reading
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Frontex and Europol: EU agencies to have role in member states’ drone defence
The EU is planning new structures to counter unmanned aerial vehicles. Frontex could receive an expanded mandate for this purpose. Europol warns of increasing use by organised and state actors. At the beginning of October, EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner… Further reading
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Donkeys from Gaza welcomed, but no children: Only animals “evacuated” to Germany
Through an Israeli animal welfare organisation, donkeys are being evacuated from Gaza. Injured children, however, remain blocked by the German government despite offers of assistance by some cities. Eight donkeys from the Gaza Strip have found a new home in… Further reading
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Time sold with cabinet colleagues: German minister and his wife promise political influence for large sums
A company belonging to the Minister of State for Culture, Wolfram Weimer, sells access to senior politicians at a “Ludwig-Erhard-Summit”. “The Left” criticises this as “gilding his office”. Bavaria is now examining whether to halt funding. The German Minister of… Further reading