Tag: Germany
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Forced “border partnership”: EU Commission wants to allow U.S. also to query political views and “ethnic origin”
According to the draft framework agreement on a “border partnership” with the Trump administration, US authorities would be permitted to query not only facial images but also names, health data and sexual orientation from police databases in EU member states.…
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Hundreds of Greeks and Romanians want to join Frontex’ armed unit – but only four Germans
The EU border agency’s “Standing Corps” Category 1 has reached only 75 per cent of its planned strength due to meagre pay – it mainly attracts police officers from member states with lower wages. The EU border agency Frontex has,…
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FBI provides Germany with huge captured “data treasure” to identify suspected terrorists in Germany
US authorities have passed extensive IS-related data to Germany via the FBI. The Federal Criminal Police Office is now analysing millions of records to identify suspected terrorists in Germany – with dozens of cases already leading to convictions or investigations.…
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German Army to equip reconnaissance cockroaches with AI, manufacturer plans explosive capability
The German Army has tested electronically controlled cockroaches for reconnaissance in Munster. Equipped with sensors, these “AutoBugs” from Swarm Biotactics are used to scout buildings. Future versions may also carry explosives. The German Army has for the first time made…