Why a political vision has become a strategic necessity for the economy, public administration and critical infrastructure Hardly any other term is currently shaping the debate on the future of Europe as a digital business hub as profoundly as ‘digital sovereignty’....
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AI-enabled fraud is reshaping banks’ security strategies
Biometrics, risk-based authentication and multi-layered security approaches are gaining in importance Artificial intelligence is transforming not only the banking sector but also the threat landscape. Whilst financial institutions are increasingly relying on...
Organised crime in Europe: Europol warns of adaptable criminal ecosystems
New Europol report shows: dismantled networks are quickly replaced by new ones The fight against organised crime in Europe is having an impact – yet at the same time, criminal structures are evolving faster than ever. This is the conclusion reached by the latest...
Air-conditioning as a safety and health factor: Study highlights a gap in provision for older people
Rising temperatures as a result of climate change are altering the demands placed on buildings and their technical systems. Whilst air-conditioning is increasingly regarded as an integral part of building infrastructure in many regions, a recent study by the...
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INTERPOL and Group-IB uncover digital exploitation networks
Content platforms increasingly being misused for human trafficking Subscription-based content platforms are increasingly becoming a tool of organised crime. As part of the joint operation ‘CyberProtect III’, INTERPOL, the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in...
Germany: Resolutions of the Conference of Interior Ministers
Roman Poseck: “The Conference of Interior Ministers in Hamburg has adopted important resolutions for a safe and resilient Germany.” The Conference of Interior Ministers met in Hamburg from 17 to 19 June. Following the conference, Hesse’s Interior Minister Roman Poseck...
The kick-off is just the start of the attack
2026 FIFA World Cup: How cybercriminals are playing their part in the biggest sporting event Millions of people around the world are cheering on their national teams at the FIFA World Cup in the USA. But whilst fans are celebrating goals, tracking match statistics and...
A third often feel overwhelmed by digital technologies
Uncertainty is particularly high among older people, but one in four people under 50 also often feel overwhelmed Strong desire for digital skills in schools Around 4 in 10 support a Federal Agency for Digital Education Setting up a new smartphone, logging in with...
Smart Cities as an Economic Factor: Why Digital Urban Development is Increasingly Becoming a Matter of Location Policy
Digital urban development is often associated with more efficient administrative processes, intelligent traffic management or improved public participation. However, the economic dimension of smart city strategies has received less attention to date. Yet it is...
