Tag: Europol
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Encryption and drones: German BKA wants more special technology for EU police
While end-to-end encryption should be generally weakened, Europol is developing new secure communication applications for the police. Some of the measures are part of the “European Police Partnership” proclaimed by the German EU Presidency. This includes the project “WhatsApp for…
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Anti-terrorism at walking pace: Little European Union action against right-wing extremists
Only after the attack in Christchurch did the EU Commission and the Council take violent right-wing extremism and terrorism more seriously. However, no progress has been made in the cross-border fight against the phenomenon. Some Member States are putting the…
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SIS 3.0: Thousands of new authorities use the Schengen Information System
After police, customs and immigration offices, numerous non-police authorities are now connected to Europe’s largest database for security purposes. All Schengen states now have to implement three new regulations. Surprisingly, there is resistance in Switzerland. In the end, the country…
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Germany wants EU concept for “persons considered a potential terrorist or violent extremist threat”
In Germany there is no legal definition of “Gefährder”. They are persecuted for acts they have not yet committed. The Federal Government now wants to exchange more data on this group of people throughout the EU. Actually, the police should…