Tag: European Council
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Terrorism, crime, migration: Nine EU agencies active because of Ukraine war
Most of the action is being taken by Europol and Frontex, which together have deployed around 280 staff to the region. Eurojust collects evidence against war crimes. The agency for the operation of large databases, on the other hand, plays a minor role. At the end of March, the European Council called on its member […]
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Under Spanish leadership: EU military develops novel police drone
Several defence ministries are participating in a project on “dual-use” reconnaissance drones. Only the Spanish army reveals that they can also be armed for military use. EU member states want to develop drones with “autonomous behaviours” that can be used for civilian and military purposes. These “dual-use” aircraft are to weigh around 150 kilograms and […]
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European Commission wants to facilitate access to servers in third states
Police and judicial authorities are to have easier access to cloud data in the USA. To this end, a decree of the US government will also apply in the EU member states. As part of the “Budapest Convention”, US authorities could also knock directly on the door of European Internet companies. The European Commission has […]
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US companies also affected: EU to discuss direct access to all telecommunications
A planned EU regulation on police investigations into cloud data should now include direct access and real-time interception. This would include user, traffic and content data. All companies offering “interpersonal communication services” in the European Union would be concerned. The Austrian Presidency wants an agreement by the end of the year. The European Union is […]