Tag: Germany
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Large majority against killer robots: 164 states vote in favour of UN resolution, Israel and Iran abstain
A resolution on autonomous weapons systems initially only formulates warnings; a legally binding instrument is planned for 2026. The vote could provide the necessary tailwind for this. On Wednesday, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a critical resolution on “Lethal…
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Most expensive fighter jet ever in turbulence: Germany could pull out of €100bn FCAS and join UK project
According to the “Times”, the German Chancellor is considering merging European development projects for a new type of fighter jet. Saudi Arabia and its position towards the Hamas are also playing a role in the issue. According to a report…
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Refugees against German Register of Foreigners: Constitutional Complaint against “Second Class Data Protection”
Several organisations and associations support a constitutional complaint against the Central Register of Foreigners. They argue that the data collection is out of control and violates fundamental rights. Eleven refugees filed a constitutional complaint on Tuesday against the amendment to…
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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 real-time 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…