Tag: Police
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Europol to “disrupt smuggling networks’ online communications”
To combat terrorism, the EU police agency reports Internet content to providers for removal. These finds are not necessarily punishable. Now the Internet Referral Unit at Europol is to take stronger action against “smuggling networks”. The police agency Europol is…
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New database: EU extends criminal records to third country nationals and stateless persons
Five EU biometric databases will be merged into a “Common Identity Repository”. The regulations of all systems have to be renewed. The possibilities of the authorities will be expanded. The European Union will extend its cross-border European Criminal Records Information…
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EU to process “confidential security information” with Libyan Coast Guard
The EU Border Agency has massively strengthened its surveillance capabilities. To make better use of this information, it will now be passed to the Libyan Coast Guard. This is legally impossible, now Frontex is pressing for the relevant regulations to…
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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…