Tag: Police Working Group on Terrorism
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European police networking in the twilight
The Police Working Group on Terrorism (PWGT) consists of the political departments of police authorities in all Schengen states. The informal group was established in 1979 as a response to left-wing armed movements. After their disappearance, the purpose of the…
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How European secret services organise themselves in “groups” and “clubs”
For cross-border cooperation, Europe’s secret services or their responsible ministries join together in non-transparent formats. These networks are difficult to monitor and control. “Club de Berne” and CTG One of the most important cooperations is the “Club de Berne”, in…
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The long arm of repression
The Hamburg police use the EU arrest warrant and the European Investigation Order to prosecute activists after the G20 summit. The Federal Criminal Police Office assumes the function of a central office. After the G20 summit, the Hamburg special commission…