Tag: European Union
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New Frontex Regulation: Fortress Europe to be upgraded
The European Union is setting up a “Standing Corps” of 10,000 border guards, most of whom will be provided by the German Federal Police. The new President of the Commission wants the unit to be complete by 2024. Frontex will…
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New database at Eurojust: Who’s a terrorist?
The EU has a Criminal Record Information System since 2012, but last week a second database was introduced only for “terrorist threats”. Its added value is unclear and may be the search for “interconnections”. The system also includes “right-wing and…
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“Obstacles to surveillance”: How authorities insecure 5G telephony
In the fifth generation of mobile communications, encrypted and anonymous connections are technically feasible. Police and secret services, however, provide new interception possibilities Following the auction of frequencies, mobile operators are building the new 5G network. This fifth generation of…
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Europol to become a global criminal information hub
With new regulations, the EU Police Agency will soon have access to many millions of alerts and searches, including fingerprints and facial images. The function is part of the “2020+ Strategy”. Connection to other information systems is already being planned.…