Security Architectures in the EU

Tag: Fortress Europe

  • EU external borders: Frontex ends test with unmanned airship

    EU external borders: Frontex ends test with unmanned airship

    The EU border agency Frontex is responsible for the security of the external borders. Its tasks also include testing new surveillance technologies. The Portuguese National Guard, among others, provides support. The Greek coast guard has completed the test of an…

  • Land, sea and air: EU Member States test drones for border surveillance

    Land, sea and air: EU Member States test drones for border surveillance

    In the ROBORDER security research project, border authorities and the military are testing various drones for controlling land and sea borders. They are supposed to operate in swarms. The border agency Frontex should benefit from the results. German companies are…

  • Frontex monitors sea border with unmanned airship

    Frontex monitors sea border with unmanned airship

    In the new Frontex budget, more than two billion euros have been reserved for the procurement of the company’s own ships, aircraft and automobiles. After drones, the EU Commission is now testing other technologies for aerial border surveillance The Greek…

  • “In fact, Frontex is now flying for the Libyan coastguard”

    “In fact, Frontex is now flying for the Libyan coastguard”

    Frontex gets more resources and powers. Setting the course before elections to the EU Parliament. A conversation with Matthias Monroy The EU wants to perfect the moat of its Fortress Europe and transform the European Agency for Border and Coast…