Tag: Federal Police
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New EU action plan: Frontex to deploy ships and aircraft in the English Channel to stop migrants departing for the UK
The European Commission wants Frontex to send much more assets to the Channel for the first time. The action plan also tasks Europol with mapping smuggling networks and taking down their websites. The agencies should lean on the UK as…
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EU border surveillance: Finland trials a military style drone boat – with Frontex and EMSA on board
Finland is set to become the first EU country to deploy autonomous surface vehicles on its external border. The project is funded by Frontex resources but is aimed at Russia’s shadow fleet. Finland intends to become the first EU member…
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Despite (or because of?) shots fired at “Sea-Watch 5”: EU launches new funding for armed groups in Libya
After Libyan forces opened fire on the “Sea-Watch 5”, Italy is now investigating – but targeting the victims of the attack. Brussels intends to give the perpetrators €25 million in a new spring programme. Last Monday, the so-called Libyan coast…
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Germany expands risk level for Libyan SAR zone after repeated attacks by “coast guard” militias – especially targetting NGOs
Germany has expanded its maritime risk warning for Libyan waters to the countries’ the search and rescue zone. The move comes after repeated attacks by militias linked to the so-called Libyan coastguard. NGOs are demanding concrete protection for their rescue…