Tag: Germany
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Deportation tourism: German interior minister returns from Morocco almost empty-handed
The EU states want to increase deportations to Morocco, but the country is not cooperating. Even after a visit by the German interior minister, there was not much more than a non-binding “security agreement”. “We must finally deport on a…
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Attention, facial recognition! Saxony continues to operate camera columns in Upper Lusatia
After Görlitz, the police now also want to set up systems for recognition of facial images in Zittau. This system is unprecedented in Germany. The Görlitz police department wants to continue using its “Person Identification System” (Peris) based on facial…
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EU agency criticises repression against sea rescuers: States initiated over 63 proceedings in seven years
The EU Fundamental Rights Agency criticises national authorities and courts for arresting private rescue vessels. Reprisals also take place in Germany. In the past seven years, Germany, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands and Spain have initiated dozens of administrative or criminal…
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Possible violation of arms embargo: German technology for Myanmar military
The Myanmar military has apparently purchased satellite technology from the German manufacturer ND Satcom from Baden-Württemberg until 2022. The public prosecutor’s office is now investigating. Next to Bremen, the municipality of Immenstaad in Baden-Württemberg is probably the most important location…