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Why is it problematic for Frontex to meet with weapons companies? “A new regulation passed by the European Parliament in the spring of 2019 stipulates that Fro
by finiteseries 6y ago
Why is it problematic for Frontex to meet with weapons companies?
“A new regulation passed by the European Parliament in the spring of 2019 stipulates that Frontex is to have a “standing corps” of 10,000 by 2027, and it is allowed to equip border agents with handguns.
The problem is that no legal regulations permit members of an EU agency to carry firearms.”
Why are lobbyists so interested in Frontex?
“...In addition: Since 2019, Frontex has been permitted to own and acquire airplanes, drones and firearms.”
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So the concern is that Frontex is being “too forward” in acquiring weapons it’s allowed to own, but not carry for some reason, while also being dishonest/misleading about meeting with vendors, correct?
Biometric usage, and meeting with other border agencies instead of human rights groups aside.