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EU countries tighten border checks amid security and migration fears

In response to escalating migrant arrivals, several EU countries have reintroduced border checks within the Schengen zone – a region normally characterised by free movement. The measures, permitted under Schengen rules as a last resort to address significant threats to internal security or public policy, reflect growing concerns over migration…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 12, 2024

German expansion of border controls sends a signal at home but tests European unity

The German government plans to extend temporary border controls at all nine of its frontiers next week

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2024

Why is Germany imposing more restrictions on its borders?

German authorities are shifting their stance on immigration amid far-right gains and coming elections.

Al Jazeera · Sep 10, 2024

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Germany expands controls at borders to stem irregular migration and extremism risks

Germany’s interior minister has ordered temporary controls at all German land borders as a response to irregular migration and to protect the country from extremist threats

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2024

Dozens killed during attempt to break out of DR Congo’s largest prison

At least 129 people were killed as prisoners tried to break out of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s largest prison, which is chronically overcrowded.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 3, 2024

Six children and pregnant woman among 12 dead in deadliest migrant boat tragedy this year

Bottom of boat ‘ripped open’, plunging more than 60 people into waters off France

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2024

DRC says 129 killed in attempted escape from country’s biggest prison

Interior Minister Shabani Lukoo says 24 people were shot dead while others suffocated in the crowd.

Al Jazeera · Sep 3, 2024

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Macron meets with former presidents, top politicians as search for PM continues

French President Emmanuel Macron is holding meetings with his predecessors and two senior politicians on Monday in his search to name the next prime minister. He promised to announce a new government leader this week, sources and media said.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 2, 2024

Germany deports 28 Afghans for first time since 2021 Taliban takeover

‘Our security counts,’ German interior minister says as government confirms those deported are convicted criminals.

Al Jazeera · Aug 30, 2024

French police arrest man suspected of attack on synagogue

French police have arrested a man suspected of setting fires and causing an explosion at a synagogue in a southern resort on Saturday in what officials are treating as a terror attack, the country's interior minister said.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 25, 2024

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland Advocates For Climate Action At DNC

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland's powerful speech at the Democratic National Convention highlights the urgent need to address the climate crisis and endorse...

France ramps up security with 25,000 police officers to guard Paralympics

Some 25,000 police officers are to be be deployed daily across Paris and surrounding areas during the Paralympic Games, mirroring the security measures implemented during the recent Olympics.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 21, 2024

French interior minister says 25,000 police will guard the Paralympic Games

France’s interior minister says that about 25,000 police officers will be deployed every day in Paris and beyond to watch over the Paralympic Games, in line with the security implemented during the Olympics

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2024

Climate activists protest at four German airports, halting traffic

Interior minister says action was ‘dangerous and stupid’, warns of tougher penalties for airport intruders.

Al Jazeera · Aug 15, 2024

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France 24 · Aug 12, 2024

‘Gold medal’: France wins plaudits for security after high-risk Olympic Games

Amid rising tensions over the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, threats from the Islamic State group, and France’s history of homegrown Islamist terror plots as well as far-right extremism, there were real concerns about France’s ability to ensure adequate security during the 2024 Paris Olympics. However, French security services managed…

International Business Times · Aug 12, 2024

French Police Win Plaudits After High-risk Olympics

The vaulting ambition of the Paris Olympics made them risky and hard to police, but French security forces kept thousands of athletes and millions of fans safe -- a "gold medal" performance according to Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin.

France 24 · Aug 9, 2024

Third person arrested over plot to target Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna

A third suspect has been taken into custody in connection with plans to attack Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna that were subsequently canceled over security concerns, Austria's interior minister said Friday. Officials said the 18-year-old suspect had pledged “allegiance” to the Islamic State group.

France Implements Security Measures Ahead Of Paris Olympics

French authorities implement strict security measures for Paris Olympics, sparking debate over civil liberties and government powers.

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Radio France Internationale · Aug 3, 2024

France tells nationals visiting Iran to leave 'as soon as possible'

France urged its nationals visiting Iran to leave immediately, after Tehran accused Israel of killing a leader of Palestinian militant group Hamas on its soil, sparking regional tensions. The French Interior Ministry has also stepped up security measures near Jewish sites across France over a danger of revenge attacks.

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2024

No 'tangible' terror threat detected since the start of the Paris Olympics, interior minister says

French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin says authorities have not detected any “tangible” terror threat during the first week of the Olympic Games

France 24 · Jul 30, 2024

French rail network vandalism: Investigators probe far-left connections, foreign links

Those responsible for the coordinated acts of sabotage that hit the French railway network on Friday, just before the Olympic Games' opening ceremony, are still unknown. Initial police investigations are looking at individuals connected with extreme left-wing groups. However, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin has also raised the possibility of…

France 24 · Jul 29, 2024

France probes possible involvement of far-left extremists in rail sabotage before Games ceremony

France was on Monday probing the possible involvement of ultra-left movements in attacks that paralysed parts of its high-speed rail network before the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony on Friday, as new acts of sabotage affected fibre optic cables in several areas overnight from Sunday to Monday.

Roll Call · Jul 25, 2024

Interior-Environment spending bill passes House in late-night surprise - Roll Call

House leadership pulled off something of a coup late Wednesday when the fiscal 2025 Interior-Environment spending bill passed.

France 24 · Jul 24, 2024

French officials foil multiple plots to disrupt Paris 2024 Olympics

Several plots to disrupt the 2024 Paris Olympics have been foiled by French authorities over the past weeks, according to officials. French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin Wednesday said police on Tuesday arrested a young man in southwest France accused of planning “violent action” against the Games. On the same day,…

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2024

France foils a plot on the Paris Olympics days before the opening ceremony, authorities say

France's interior minister says the country's security authorities have thwarted a plot against the Paris Olympics

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