Tag: France
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Court in France bans police drones at demonstrations
The use of police drones for Corona compliance and at political rallies in Paris is unlawful. La Quadrature du Net sees the “balance of power” with police reversing. The French Supreme Administrative Court has banned the police in Paris from…
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Query on Suspicion: German EU Council Presidency wants Criminal Records Index
For the second time, the German Federal Criminal Police Office is leading an EU pilot project that aims to enable cross-border queries of police files. This could affect not only police suspects but also their associates or victims. The Federal…
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German Social Democrats tip the scales against arming Heron TP drones – but now the „Eurodrones“ are coming
The arming of Israeli drones has been stopped for now, but in coming months the Bundestag will vote on whether to approve purchase of 21 “Eurodrones”. Since 2010, the German Armed Forces have been flying unarmed drones of the type…
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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…