Eurojust-Led Crackdown: Over 1,000 Years of Prison Sentences for Drug Traffickers in Denmark and Norway
In a landmark operation that underscores the power of international judicial cooperation, authorities in Denmark and Norway, with the support…
Category: Integrierte 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…
What is with Supply Chain Security in case of defense?
Since the Russian aggression against Ukraine, NATO is again in concrete planning and preparation in order to react against hybrid…
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…
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.…