Tag: ECTC
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New investigative tools: German police receives 78 million euros for Schengen Information System
Three new EU regulations significantly expand the possibilities of the largest European police database. Four different biometric data can now be entered in SIS II. The number of storages and searches is once again increasing significantly. German authorities are among…
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Without mandate: EU cooperates with European secret services
Although the Lisbon Treaty excludes intelligence cooperation, European domestic services cooperate with Europol and a Situation Centre in Brussels. Next week, the Justice and Home Affairs Council will discuss extending this questionable practice. The European Union intends to further intensify…
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European Anti-Terrorist Force now coordinated at Europol
For four years, Austria is in charge of the EU network of special units. The head of the Cobra decided on a closer connection to the EU police agency. This also applies to military forces that assume tasks in the…
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How European secret services organise themselves in “groups” and “clubs”
For cross-border cooperation, Europe’s secret services or their responsible ministries join together in non-transparent formats. These networks are difficult to monitor and control. “Club de Berne” and CTG One of the most important cooperations is the “Club de Berne”, in…