Tag: Mediterranean
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Frontex threatens to withdraw from Spain after border agency introduced new command structure
Once again, the government in Madrid is at odds with Frontex over competences. One mission has already been cancelled as a result. EU funding is also at stake. The EU border agency is threatening to end its operations in Spain…
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Pullbacks with escort: Cyprus wants to station a ship for migration defence in Beirut
Cyprus wants to donate ships and boats to Lebanon to carry out joint sea patrols against migration. The EU island state could also pay the salaries of Lebanese soldiers for this purpose. Cyprus wants to provide Lebanon with a total…
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Operation “Irini”: EU transfers seized military equipment to third countries
After Ghana, another state is to receive “land vehicles for military purposes” seized in an EU mission off Libya. The EU passes on military equipment to third countries that was seized in the military mission “Irini” off Libya. After a…
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Italy’s Foreign Minister in Berlin: Sea rescue becomes a top priority
The German Foreign Office has finally allocated funds for civilian sea rescue. This is causing attacks on the chancellor. Italy’s foreign minister is coming to Berlin on Thursday. There is no “debate” within the governmental coalition yet, as the “Handelsblatt”…
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Human rights violations: German Federal Police equips Coast Guard in Tunisia
The German Ministry of the Interior gives indications that border troops from Tunisia are using German equipment for their crimes in the Mediterranean. Organisations report stolen engines and drowned refugees. These troops received dozens of engines, inflatable boats and training…
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Second Frontex drone crashed near Crete: Airbus was allowed to fly the “Heron 1” alongside civilian aircraft
Frontex’s drones in Malta and Greece are controlled by Airbus. The German defense company also provides their satellite communications. This is now said to have failed. A drone flown by the EU border agency Frontex crashed into the sea 70…