Tag: Ursula von der Leyen
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“Criminals” in Libyan Coast Guard: EU-funded patrol vessel fires during rescue mission
The EU Commission President praises Libya as a “partner country”, the Migration Commissioner speaks for the first time of “criminals” in the coast guard, who according to reports are involved in smuggling. On Friday afternoon, the Libyan coast guard made…
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A letter from hell: EU Commission President outlines new border surveillance for North Africa
The EU is paying hundreds of millions of euros this year to “partner countries” Libya, Egypt and Tunisia for border surveillance. The announcement came just days after the shipwreck off Pylos. Since December 1, 2019, former German Defense Minister Ursula…
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Demands from EU member states: Greece to upgrade borders with helicopters, drones, police dogs
Following a review by other Schengen states, the Greek government is improving surveillance and control of its external borders, funded by EU funds. This could encourage pushbacks in violation of international law. European Union member states are likely to oblige…
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Strategic Compass: EU to get new secret service centre
The two EU secret service situation centres could soon be merged into a single institution. Their surveillance capacities are currently being expanded. Operational competences are also under discussion. The European Commission wants to take the cooperation of intelligence services within…