Tag: Belgium
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Crossings to the UK: EU police to install hidden cameras on French and Belgian beaches
With several police actions, the riparians of the English Channel want to prevent unwanted crossings of migrants. German authorities plan internet campaigns against the sale of inflatable boats and engines. After Brexit, the UK is taking part in these measures…
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Flight campaign in the UK: Military drone operates in civilian airspace for the first time
Throughout Europe, military drones are only allowed to fly in restricted areas. This is a major obstacle for training and missions inside the country. A British flight series with a US drone is now set to bring a breakthrough for…
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New regulation: Europol becomes quasi-secret service
The EU police agency processes billions of personalised “big data”, much of it from governmental hacks or intelligence sources. The new Europol vice-director, who was trained in the French military, plays a special role. Now it’s up to the EU…
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Query on Suspicion: German EU Council Presidency wants Criminal Records Index
For the second time, the German Federal Criminal Police Office is leading an EU pilot project that aims to enable cross-border queries of police files. This could affect not only police suspects but also their associates or victims. The Federal…