Federal Ministry of the Interior

Consumer fraud warnings and legal actions in Germany and AT

33 clusters · 201 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Germany and Switzerland report surge in scams targeting elderly citizens

By early October 2026, legal proceedings and investigations highlighted the escalating impact of organized fraud across Germany and Austria. In Austria, the Economic and Corruption Prosecutor's Office (WKStA) estimates t

Germany and EU digital reforms: IDs and driver's licenses

42 clusters · 138 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Germany to reform driving license costs and regulations

Germany’s digital and administrative reforms continue to evolve, particularly regarding driver licensing and national identity. The government is pursuing a two-part reform to modernize driving school training and reduce

European migration, citizenship and deportation trends

43 clusters · 246 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: EU asylum applications fall 24% in first nine months of 2026

Germany and Austria continue to intensify migration and deportation measures, particularly regarding Syrian nationals. In Austria, Interior Minister Gerhard Karner reported that approximately 2,000 Syrians left the count

Austria conducts nationwide civil protection drill

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Austria conducts nationwide civil protection siren and AT-Alert drill

Austria conducted its annual nationwide civil protection drill on October 3, 2026, to test the functionality of its emergency warning systems. The exercise involved more than 8,000 sirens across the country, including 18

Austria nationwide civil protection siren test

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Austria to conduct nationwide civil protection siren test

Austria is preparing for its annual nationwide civil protection siren test scheduled for October 3, 2026. The exercise aims to verify the technical functionality of the country’s warning systems and to familiarize the pu

German and Polish border control and migration enforcement

9 clusters · 50 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Germany extends border controls through March 2027

Following the start of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s administration, Germany implemented new border controls to address irregular migration, human trafficking, and public security. Between May 8, 2025, and August 15, 2026,

Global pursuit of sovereign AI and infrastructure

75 clusters · 473 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Artificial intelligence drives digital sovereignty concerns in business and law

Global efforts to establish technological sovereignty through artificial intelligence (AI) are accelerating, characterized by massive infrastructure investments and evolving regulatory frameworks. In Europe, the implemen

German social assistance spending and care reform debate

4 clusters · 86 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Germany faces rising costs and challenges in long-term care system

In 2025, Germany's social assistance expenditures increased by 6.1 percent to 21.5 billion euros, driven largely by rising care costs. While basic security payments totaled 11.8 billion euros, growth in this sector slowe

Bosnia and Herzegovina police academy developments

2 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Sarajevo hosts police parade for 35th mobilization anniversary

The Federal Ministry of Internal Affairs (FMUP) Police Academy recently graduated its 56th class, consisting of 118 new officers from various cantons, including Sarajevo, Central Bosnia, Bosnian-Podrinje, and Una-Sana. F

Drone and hybrid security threats to German infrastructure

5 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Tennet calls for improved protection of critical infrastructure

German municipalities and critical infrastructure face increasing security challenges from unauthorized drone activity and hybrid threats. Burkhard Jung, President of the Association of German Cities, has warned of a “te

German Green Party climate policy advocacy

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Green Party in Germany pushes for stricter climate goals and funding

The German Green Party is advocating for more aggressive climate policies and increased funding for adaptation measures across various regions. In Mainz, the party is pushing for climate neutrality by 2035 and opposing

Human trafficking trends in Germany

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Germany reports significant rise in identified human trafficking victims

Data from the German Federal Ministry of the Interior indicates a significant increase in identified human trafficking and exploitation victims over the last decade. While 469 victims were identified in 2015 and 656 in 2

EU extends Ukrainian protection, restricts men

31 clusters · 199 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: EU Ukrainian refugee numbers reach 4.43 million under temporary protection

In early June 2026, the European Commission began drafting changes to the EU Temporary Protection Directive to exclude Ukrainian men of conscription age (roughly 23–60) from the scheme. Following support from Austria, Ge