Tag: Finland

  • “Migrant smuggling” via Belarus: Europol wanted 455 internet accounts deleted

    “Migrant smuggling” via Belarus: Europol wanted 455 internet accounts deleted

    The Internet Referral Unit in The Hague also monitors social media for the purpose of prosecuting people who help refugees. However, the removal of content is not obligatory for providers. The EU police agency has reported at least 455 accounts…

  • Pistols and ammunition: Frontex chooses weapons manufacturer from Austria

    Pistols and ammunition: Frontex chooses weapons manufacturer from Austria

    With a “Standing Corps”, the European Union has a uniformed and armed police unit for the first time. Whether Frontex is allowed to buy, store and transport weapons at all, however, is controversial. A planned loan agreement with Greece has…

  • EU drones: Permanent permit for maritime surveillance

    EU drones: Permanent permit for maritime surveillance

    This year, the EU is again conducting drone flights for many Member States. Due to many unfulfilled requests, unmanned capabilities are now being expanded. Two drones from Austria and Portugal have become established for coastguard missions. One of the manufacturers…

  • Frontex wants to disembark refugees in Senegal

    Frontex wants to disembark refugees in Senegal

    “Hera” is the only Frontex maritime mission on the territory of a third country. A new agreement might extend this joint border surveillance The EU border agency Frontex wants to bring back refugees picked up in the Atlantic Ocean to…