Tag: Frontex
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AI predictive policing models: Dutch police and Frontex test concept of “digital twins”
The Dutch city of Heerlen is receiving €5 million in EU funding for an algorithmic surveillance system based on a “digital twin”. Frontex is also interested in the technology. The Dutch municipality of Heerlen is using €5 million in funding…
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Capital for migration deterrence: Berlin-based drone and surveillance firms are also beneficiaries of EU’s border regime
Drones, satellites and AI – how Berlin-based companies profit from EU migration deterrence, which addresses Abolish Frontex visits for that reason, and why private sea rescuers are not permitted to use sensor technology. Unmanned systems in the air, on land…
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Frontex doubled number of “returns” in three years: Warsaw centre handles half of all EU deportations
The EU border agency has further increased its involvement in voluntary and involuntary departures of third-country nationals. Frontex provides specialised operational staff and apps for this purpose. The EU border agency Frontex has almost doubled the number of “returns” it…
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Cape Verde now in Eurosur: Frontex gives details for surveillance aircraft in West Africa
Since November, Frontex is for the first time conducting flights to counter migration from an African state. However, the mission began without an agreement on data sharing. In November, the EU border agency Frontex expanded its aerial surveillance to the…