Tag: Germany
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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…
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50 naval drones for Ukraine: German Defence Ministry for the first time gives details
Surface drones equipped with explosive devices are considered one of the military’s most successful innovations in Ukraine. Germany is adding small reconnaissance drones to this arsenal. The Ukraine war is the first interstate conflict in which both sides are using…
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Middle East conflict in Germany: Palestinian organisations to be banned despite low popularity
Pro-Israeli rallies in Germany have been small so far. Even fewer people show their solidarity with the people in Gaza. Nevertheless, Palestinian organisations are threatened with a ban. Around the world, the latest escalation in the Middle East conflict is…