Tag: Bundestag
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The first civil rescue ship in the Mediterranean was financed by millionaires, the second by families from Brandenburg
Exactly ten years ago, the “Phoenix” set out to rescue refugees on their way to Europe by sea, followed a year later by the “Sea-Watch”. The approaches behind them could not be more different. “Heroes at sea” was the title…
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€2.1 billion for new Bundeswehr communications satellites, while spy satellites still do not provide images
The German Armed Forces have awarded a contract for three communications satellites to Airbus. In the parallel “SARah” spy programme of competitor OHB, key components remain blocked in space. The German Bundeswehr has awarded the main contract for the next…
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Thinning air for conscripts: Berlin is balancing interests of Kiev with human right to conscientious objection
Do conscripted Ukrainians have to return home to renew their passports? The German Federal Ministry of the Interior sees an obligation to do so – actually. Before the Ukraine Reconstruction Conference in Berlin, Development Minister Svenja Schulze ( Social Democratic…
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New German fundamental right: Civil rights group wants right to life without digitalisation enshrined in Basic Law
On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the German Basic Law, the Digitalcourage association is calling for a fundamental right not to have to use digital devices. A petition is to convince the Bundestag. The now widespread digitalisation of…
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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…
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Questionable narrative on coast guard in Tunisia: Theft of engines allegedly served for sea rescue
The Tunisian National Guard takes engines away from refugee boats and lets them drift in the sea. Human rights activists accuse the German government of complicity. The EU and individual member states have been supporting the Tunisian coast guard with…