Tag: Interior Ministers
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“Force majeure”: EU tightens laws for migration defence, with even external borders to be sealed
With a new regulation, the controversial “border procedures” are to be extended in case of a “mass influx of migrants”. The renewed Schengen Border Code could even partially close off Fortress Europe – an absolute novelty in the history of the EU. On 8 June, the interior ministers of the EU states agreed on their […]
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EES postponed for the fourth time, responsible EU director does’t claim compensation from former employer
The “Entry/Exit System” (EES) is supposed to create the largest European biometric database. Atos, among others, is held responsible for the now three-year postponement of the system. Two former leaders of the group now hold senior posts in Brussels, including to implement the now-delayed system. The launch of the new European “Entry/Exit System” (EES) will […]
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More relocation, more Frontex: “Med5” adopt declaration in Malta
Malta, Greece, Italy, Spain and Cyprus demand more solidarity in the reception of asylum seekers. The EU interior ministers are meeting this week to discuss the issue. Five EU Mediterranean countries are calling on Brussels to show more solidarity with those member states facing the largest “migration flows”. The Union should do more to address […]
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German Interior Ministers against criticism of Israel
The federal states have adopted some new measures on the “Middle East conflict” Interior ministers and senators of the 16 German Länder want to strengthen their cooperation against “Israel-related anti-Semitism”. Among other things, they have decided to “convey a realistic image of Israel” in schools. The responsible agencies are to develop “assistance” for teaching staff […]