Germany and the Netherlands Strengthen Police Cooperation: Will the New Agreement Deliver?
On December 12, 2024, German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser and Dutch Minister of Justice and Security David van Weel signed…
Category: Innere Sicherheit
Total Defense – a brief introduction on the concepts in Finland, Norway and Sweden and possible adaptation for Germany
Total Defense is a concept that integrates civil and military defense efforts. While the commonly used wording suggests similarity, the…
The New EU Drugs Agency and Germany’s Enhanced Role in Combating Drug Trafficking
In a significant development for European drug policy, the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) has officially begun operations in Lisbon,…
Germany’s National Security Strategy: Progress and Pitfalls
One year after implementing its first-ever National Security Strategy, Germany’s approach to integrated security has drawn both praise and criticism…
Right-Wing Extremists in German Security Agencies: A Concerning Trend
Right-wing extremists in security authorities across Germany: Recent findings from Germany’s Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV)…
Security Screening Act (SicherheitsÜberprüfungsGesetz – SÜG) – Germany Tightens Security Screening Law to Combat Espionage and Sabotage
The German Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) has proposed an amendment to the Security Screening Act (SicherheitsÜberprüfungsGesetz – SÜG)…
Germany Sets Closer Cooperation with Europol
The German Federal Cabinet has approved amendments to the Europol Act, further enhancing the fight against cross-border crime. These changes…
New German Citizenship Law Takes Effect: Faster Naturalization, Stricter Requirements
On June 27, 2024, New German Citizenship Law comes into force, marking a significant reform in the country’s naturalization process.…