Tag: Ministry of the Interior
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EU border surveillance: Finland trials a military style drone boat – with Frontex and EMSA on board

Finland is set to become the first EU country to deploy autonomous surface vehicles on its external border. The project is funded by Frontex resources but is aimed at Russia’s shadow fleet. Finland intends to become the first EU member…
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Estonia’s secret service bars 1300 Russian former soldiers from Schengen area, the German Police 3500 Ukrainian nationals

Estonia and Germany have entered around 5000 Russians and Ukrainians into a Schengen database for refusal of entry – apparently without individual examination. The lists reportedly came from the secret service in Kyiv, and more are expected to follow. EU…
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Capital for migration deterrence: Berlin-based drone and surveillance firms are also beneficiaries of EU’s border regime

Drones, satellites and AI – how Berlin-based companies profit from EU migration deterrence, which addresses Abolish Frontex visits for that reason, and why private sea rescuers are not permitted to use sensor technology. Unmanned systems in the air, on land…
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Ruling in favour of free radio in Germany: Searches due to linking to Indymedia were unlawful

The German Constitutional Court rules that the search of Radio Dreyeckland and the home of one of its editors was unconstitutional. The broadcaster is now calling for consequences. The raids on the home of editor Fabian Kienert and on the…