Dissecting Security Architectures
The peace process launched in Turkey with the PKK s self-dissolution is historic. In Germany, however, the will to prosecute the Kurdistan Workers Party remains unbroken. On Monday, the Turkish parliament passed far-reaching amnesty provisions for members of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK): guerrilla members can submit an application to the Public Prosecutor s Office under which [ ] Der Beitrag…
Boats, radar and training for coastguards in Libya, Tunisia, Egypt, Morocco, and above all Turkey: an EU presentation reveals the scale of its border externalisation. NGOs criticise the outsourcing of human rights violations. The European Union is not only supporting Libya and Tunisia but is also massively assisting Turkey and other Mediterranean neighbours in building [ ] Der Beitrag EU heavily…
With the former cultural diplomat Andreas Görgen, the German Thyssenkrupp subsidiary TKMS is expanding its submarine business worldwide. Meanwhile, an Israeli commission investigating corruption allegations is due to question Benjamin Netanyahu for the first time this autumn. Last week, the Kiel-based shipyard Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) handed over another submarine, the Drakon , to the…
Right-wing conservative media were leaked a Frontex video showing a Sea-Watch crew rescuing 90 migrants, as five masked men on board the small boat sped off back to Libya. The images are now being used to stir up sentiment against sea rescuers. In August 2017, Italian authorities impounded the civilian rescue ship Iuventa , operated by [ ] Der Beitrag Following the Iuventa script: Right-wing…
Pedro Corona s lawyer has evidence of brutal police violence: the victim tried to de-escalate but suffered a heart attack while restrained and pinned down with knees. Why should I come out? Why do I have to open the door? Can you please answer me before you use force? , Pedro Corona asked repeatedly, nervously but politely, [ ] Der Beitrag Police was called to assist paramedics in Cologne – and…
With protests across Europe, international left-wing radicals wanted to build on Seattle and Prague in 2001. In Genoa this escalated into unprecedented police violence Buoyed by the momentum of the large and militant protests against the WTO summit in Seattle in 1999 and the IMF congress in Prague in 2000, anti-racist, anti-capitalist and autonomist networks [ ] Der Beitrag Suppressed summit…
The German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt wants to grant secret services new operative powers. The radical draft law running to 700 pages would also expand surveillance, facial recognition and offensive cyber capabilities and cost hundreds of millions of euros a year. Earlier this year, federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) announced that he wanted [ ] Der Beitrag New laws for…
Six antifascists on trial in Düsseldorf over attacks on neo-Nazis in Budapest have broken their silence, denying any intent to kill while framing their actions politically. Their statements could pile pressure on other defendants who have refused to testify in related Antifa Ost trials. The so-called Day of Honour is the largest Nazi gathering in [ ] Der Beitrag Six German antifascists deny intent…
Flight tracking has revealed that Metrea, a firm tied to the US military and secret services, flies surveillance missions for Frontex under a €14.5 million contract. This is prompting criticism over transparency and the militarisation of EU borders. Metrea, a US company known for its cooperation with the military and secret services, is operating at [ ] Der Beitrag Frontex hires US military…
Germany s Federal Court of Justice has thrown out the appeal against the acquittal of all five police officers charged over the fatal shooting of Mouhamed Dramé in Dortmund. His brothers call the ruling shocking . Now they fear deportation to Senegal. The decision by the Federal Court of Justice to dismiss the appeal against the acquittals [ ] Der Beitrag Fatal police shooting: German Court of…
More injuries and still many deaths from police shootings, along with more taser deployments: Current figures from Germany show a significant increase in police use of police weapons. This undermines the arguments of taser advocates. Police forces in Germany s 16 federal states once again used firearms more frequently last year. In the past year, officers [ ] Der Beitrag Police use of firearms and…
The European Commission wants Frontex to send much more assets to the Channel for the first time. The action plan also tasks Europol with mapping smuggling networks and taking down their websites. The agencies should lean on the UK as a key partner . The European Commission has presented an action plan for the Channel migration [ ] Der Beitrag New EU action plan: Frontex to deploy ships and…
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 state to deploy a drone boat for the autonomous surveillance of its external border. The [ ] Der Beitrag EU border surveillance: Finland trials a military style…
In November, a deaf twelve-year-old was seriously wounded by police gunfire in Bochum. A forensic report now undermines the officers claim of self-defence. Central questions remain unanswered, and the family s rights as victims are being curtailed. The case is further complicated by the absence of professional sign language interpreting for the family. The Public Prosecutor s [ ] Der Beitrag…
Under the Military Service Act, the government in Germany classifies data on refusals as confidential on grounds of national interest . It became known nonetheless. The question was posed my a parlamentarian interpellation. Around 3,000 people applied for conscientious objector (CO) status in 2024; in 2025 there were approximately 7,700 applications, of which around 2,000 were [ ] Der Beitrag…
In the Schengen Information System, the number of searches conducted by member state authorities, Europol and Frontex rose in 2025 to nearly 17.8 billion. At the same time, the number of person-related alerts has doubled since 2022, approaching the 2 million mark. Surveillance alerts under Article 36 are also on the rise. In the Schengen [ ] Der Beitrag 18% more searches in Europe s largest…
The arms manufacturer IAI is planning production facilities in Berlin – and rival Elbit Systems is also pushing into the German market, having signed a similar partnership with Diehl Defence for kamikaze drones. Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is Israel s largest aerospace company and is state-owned. Its key products include drones, combat aircraft, missiles, space-based systems [ ] Der Beitrag…
The EU plans to triple Frontex s Standing Corps to 30,000, decentralise commands into seven regions, deploy to six third countries plus Ukraine, operate return centres to boost deportations, and build a new headquarter in Warsaw In 2004, the then EU member states founded Frontex as a joint agency for border and coast guard. Since then, [ ] Der Beitrag Frontex takes command: EU border agency gains…
Parents of Sammy Baker, killed by police in Amsterdam in 2020, appeal against a ruling that lets prosecutors keep false claims online. Forensic evidence contradicts official version that the young German stabbed an officer s vest after falling into a psychotic episode. The parents of Sammy Baker, a 23-year-old from Wetzlar who was shot dead in [ ] Der Beitrag Amsterdam s judiciary says, the killed…
The Bern cantonal parliament wants the Swiss government to ban groups operating under the names Antifa or Black Bloc . Legal experts say the chances of success are slim. The push appears inspired by Hungary and the United States. By a majority of 82 to 64 votes with three abstentions, the Bern Grand Council on Friday [ ] Der Beitrag Bern s parliament calls for a ban on Antifa and Black Bloc…
TU Dresden s rectorate approved a €30,000 research contract with Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit Systems — overriding its own ethics commission, which had voted almost unanimously against it. The commission was subsequently dissolved. It is not the university s first collaboration with an Israeli weapons maker. The rectorate of the Technical University of Dresden has approved a [ ] Der Beitrag…
Following the provisional suspension in the case of his wife, EU financial repression has now been extended to the mother of Hüseyin Doğru. The journalist was listed under the EU s 17th sanctions package against Russia. A petition has now been launched against it. In the case of Berlin-based journalist Hüseyin Doğru, who is subject to [ ] Der Beitrag EU sanctions against journalist: German bank…
The Verden regional court has sentenced 67-year-old to 13 years in prison. The defence had already announced an appeal during the proceedings. The regional court in the German Lower Saxon town of Verden convicted Daniela Klette on Wednesday of armed robbery and sentenced her to 13 years in prison. The 67-year-old was found guilty of, [ ] Der Beitrag Daniela Klette faces lengthy prison sentence…
Using an Arabic alias, a female officer infiltrated left-wing and pro-Palestinian groups in Madrid. She comes from a notorious police academy near the capital. For nearly a year and a half, a woman who called herself Fátima García Vázquez was active as an undercover police officer in several left-wing groups in the Spanish capital. This [ ] Der Beitrag 13th undercover police officer exposed in…
After Libyan forces opened fire on the Sea-Watch 5 , Italy is now investigating – but targeting the victims of the attack. Brussels intends to give the perpetrators €25 million in a new spring programme. Last Monday, the so-called Libyan coast guard fired on the Sea-Watch 5 in the central Mediterranean. On 11 May, the crew [ ] Der Beitrag Despite (or because of?) shots fired at Sea-Watch 5 : EU…
Germany has expanded its maritime risk warning for Libyan waters to the countries’ the search and rescue zone. The move comes after repeated attacks by militias linked to the so-called Libyan coastguard. NGOs are demanding concrete protection for their rescue ships. The so-called Libyan coastguard regularly attacks civilian rescue ships or refugee boats on the [ ] Der Beitrag Germany expands risk…
The two journalists were reportedly caught up during the capture of Raqqa, where they had been researching Islamist networks. While authorities cite security concerns, supporters point to their journalistic work and valid press credentials. The Syrian transitional government officially confirmed on Friday that the missing German journalist Eva Maria Michelmann has been in detention for [ ] Der…
According to the draft framework agreement on a border partnership with the Trump administration, US authorities would be permitted to query not only facial images but also names, health data and sexual orientation from police databases in EU member states. The European Commission has concluded its negotiations on a framework agreement with the United States [ ] Der Beitrag Forced border…
Frontex is developing two apps — RRApp and Recapp — to manage migrant returns . Critics warn the tools could enable mass deportations and covert movement tracking, mirroring controversial US immigration enforcement technology. The US government under Donald Trump has reprogrammed an application introduced under his Democratic predecessor Joe Biden: the app originally developed as CBP [ ] Der…
The EU border agency’s Standing Corps Category 1 has reached only 75 per cent of its planned strength due to meagre pay – it mainly attracts police officers from member states with lower wages. The EU border agency Frontex has, according to its own statements, largely met its planned targets in building up its armed [ ] Der Beitrag Hundreds of Greeks and Romanians want to join Frontex armed unit…
US authorities have passed extensive IS-related data to Germany via the FBI. The Federal Criminal Police Office is now analysing millions of records to identify suspected terrorists in Germany – with dozens of cases already leading to convictions or investigations. The German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) is analysing an extensive dataset originating from the [ ] Der Beitrag FBI provides…
The German Army has tested electronically controlled cockroaches for reconnaissance in Munster. Equipped with sensors, these AutoBugs from Swarm Biotactics are used to scout buildings. Future versions may also carry explosives. The German Army has for the first time made public tests with electronically controlled cockroaches. On Tuesday, the army published a video on Instagram [ ] Der Beitrag…
The Kurdish woman Zübeyde Akmese is being held in German custody on suspicion of supporting terrorism due to risk of absconding – even though the ailing 71-year-old has lived in Munich with her children and grandchildren for 40 years and is strongly socially connected there. Zübeyde Akmese is 71 years old, a mother, a grandmother [ ] Der Beitrag Germany imprisons Kurdish grandmother with multiple…
Once again, a Frontex drone has crashed into the Mediterranean – this time off Malta. Officially, the authorities speak of an emergency landing due to technical problems. Flights with a twin drone were briefly halted in Greece after the incident. For the third time, a drone operated by the EU border agency crashed in the [ ] Der Beitrag Third crash of Israeli Frontex drone, details remain secret –…
Three reports commissioned by the Bundestag are unequivocal: the US attacks on Iran violate international law – and by tolerating Ramstein, Germany may be complicit. Britain, France and Spain have banned the US, either partially or for extended periods, from flying military aircraft over their territory or making stopovers in connection with the Iran war. [ ] Der Beitrag For 13 years, 4 German…
Since January 2026, men up to the age of 45 have been required to seek permission from the Bundeswehr before leaving Germany for more than three months – regardless of any conscription status or military contact. A nearly unnoticed amendment to the Military Service Act makes it possible. The Frankfurter Rundschau has taken a closer [ ] Der Beitrag Little-noticed new law now requires German men…
A new UN report from Libya describes arbitrary detention, abduction, sexual violence against women, men and children, and the forcible interception of boats in the Mediterranean. The EU Commission appears largely indifferent. The United Nations office in Libya published a report in February describing torture, rape and enslavement of migrants, asylum seekers and refugees in [ ] Der Beitrag New UN…
The Trump administration is planning an international summit to counter Antifa and other left-wing groups, Reuters reported, citing three sources. The conference, set for June or July, will bring together government officials to discuss strategies. The Trump administration is planning an international summit to combat Antifa and other left-wing groups. Reuters reported this on Tuesday, [ ] Der…
Criminal investigation departments used a facial recognition system of the BKA more than twice as often as in the previous year. The system is generating an increasing number of so-called hits while simultaneously creating a bias against asylum seekers. German authorities also used the police facial recognition system GES significantly more often again last year. [ ] Der Beitrag Use of facial…
After months of attacks by right-wing media, Guido Arnold speaks about the power of Big Tech and its ideological orientation. The physicist warns of further authoritarian developments and has ideas for resistance. We approached you for an interview back in January, but you declined. Why? At that time, I had no desire to provide fresh [ ] Der Beitrag Interview with physicist Guido Arnold, portrayed…
Customs authorities have now also seized the accounts of the wife of German journalist Hüseyin Doğru. A major journalists association supports these harsh sanctions. Another notorious association spreads false claims. German authorities have now also secured the bank accounts of the wife of Berlin-based journalist Hüseyin Doğru. Over the weekend, the German citizen published excerpts [ ] Der…
Shortly before the large demonstration No Kings in Rome, officers checked the left-wing EU MEP Ilaria Salis in her hotel room in Rome and asked her questions. The police allegedly referred to an order from Germany. That would not be lawful. Two police officers held and questioned the Member of the European Parliament Ilaria Salis [ ] Der Beitrag Order or hint from Germany? Police check left-wing…
Finland held an exercise last week on the pushback of migrants at three closed border crossings with Russia – with the participation of Frontex, a paramilitary gendarmerie force and border guards from Estonia. Finnish border troops held an exercise last week at three closed border crossings with Russia, in which the European Gendarmerie Force (EUROGENDFOR) [ ] Der Beitrag Frontex and EUROGENDFOR…
Hungary has expanded its terror list following the Volcano Group to include the Earthquake Faction , which alleged to have attacked a drone company in the Czech Republic. Three suspects have been arrested there and face up to 20 years in prison. By government decree, Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Monday added the Earthquake Faction [ ] Der Beitrag Orbán’s terror list grows: After German…
While Israel regularly violates international law, Germany is backing the country. This includes agreements involving several ministries. The Ministry for Economic Affairs is interested in Israeli start-ups. Israel is annexing further parts of the West Bank and advancing into Lebanon. Despite a ceasefire agreement, after two years of war the army is once again bombing [ ] Der Beitrag New pacts in…
The Federal Criminal Police Office is sending officers to IT specialists whose companies use software with known security vulnerabilities. Some admins were visited in the middle of the night. A critical security vulnerability in control software from the US manufacturer PTC led to an unprecedented police operation over the past weekend. At the instigation of [ ] Der Beitrag Home visits due to…
Since September, the Ulm 5 have been held in pre-trial detention on charges of sabotage at the Israeli drone manufacturer Elbit. A court has issued a preliminary ruling on the matter. An initiative of relatives is criticising the repression. On 8 September 2025, five young activists living in Berlin were arrested for sabotage at the [ ] Der Beitrag Harsh repression against Ulm 5 : The accused of…
The Dutch city of Heerlen is receiving €5 million in EU funding for an algorithmic surveillance system based on a digital twin . Frontex is also interested in the technology. The Dutch municipality of Heerlen is using €5 million in funding from the European Union to build an AI-supported system designed to predict crime and disturbances [ ] Der Beitrag AI predictive policing models: Dutch police…
900 exhibitors, 25,000 visitors and the Defence Minister as an advocate: the DSEI arms fair is coming to Germany from 2027. For antimilitarists, this offers new opportunities – also in opposition to Germany as a supporter of Israel’s multi-front war. Germany ranks among the world’s leading arms exporters and last year displaced China from fourth [ ] Der Beitrag Germany’s largest arms fair…
At the Hertie School in Berlin, students have forced their representation out of office. The trigger was a resolution supporting the non-violent Israel boycott campaign BDS. New elections are to be held as early as March. With a narrow majority of 52 percent, students at the Berlin private university Hertie School have withdrawn their confidence [ ] Der Beitrag Student representation at Berlin’s…