Millions of cigarettes seized at EU’s eastern borders
Law enforcement authorities seized 37 millions of illegal cigarettes and more than 3.5 thousand litres of illegal fuel this month in a ten-day operation led by Frontex, the European Border and Coast...
View ArticleSituation at EU external borders – Western African route at record highs
The number of illegal border crossings at Europe’s external borders fell 8% in the first 11 months of this year to 116 840, largely because of a drop in arrivals in Eastern and Western Mediterranean,...
View ArticleIrregular migration into EU last year lowest since 2013 due to COVID-19
The number of detections of illegal border crossings along the EU’s external borders fell 13% last year to around 124 000, in large part due to the impact of COVID-19 restrictions put in place by...
View ArticleFrontex and Europol to exchange liaison officers
In December, Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, and Europol signed an agreement to exchange liaison officers.
View ArticleRecruitment for ETIAS Central Unit has started!
With the New Year come new job opportunities at Frontex. We are currently looking for Senior Assistants (Application Handlers and Carrier Support Operators) in the ETIAS Central Unit, the key element...
View ArticleFrontex to expand cooperation with Operation IRINI
Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency and Operation EUNAVFOR MED IRINI have agreed last Friday to expand their cooperation to address challenges and threats to EU security in the Central...
View ArticleConclusions of the Frontex Management Board’s meeting of 20-21 January 2021
Frontex Management Board met virtually on 20-21 January 2021.
View ArticleFrontex deploys first Return Team at Rome Fiumicino Airport
Starting this week, Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, is deploying its first Standing Corps Return Team to support return activities at Italy’s Fiumicino Airport, in support and...
View ArticleFrontex continues its support for Spain
Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, has agreed with the Spanish authorities to continue its numerous operations to support Spain at its external borders.
View ArticleFrontex Industry Days and contacts with industry
In recent days, some false and misleading accusation against Frontex in relation to the agency’s contacts with industry representatives have been made. We would like to set the record straight.
View ArticleFrontex renews working arrangement with Georgia
Today, Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, renewed its working arrangement with the Ministry of the Internal Affairs of Georgia.
View ArticleManagement Board adopts the new Frontex Fundamental Rights Strategy
The Frontex Management Board has adopted an updated Fundamental Rights Strategy that governs the way the agency applies fundamental rights standards and principles in all its activities.
View ArticleFrontex hosts seminar on climate change
On Tuesday, Frontex hosted a seminar on the impact of climate change on migration, with a particular focus on the security of women and children. It also examined the links between climate change and...
View ArticleSituation at EU external borders – Arrivals down in the Mediterranean
The number of illegal border crossings at Europe’s external borders in January fell by nearly half from a year ago to nearly 5 800, mainly because of lower figures on the migratory routes in the...
View ArticleNew Research Study: Technology Foresight on Biometrics for the Future of Travel
In January, Frontex met with Steinbeis 2i, the winner of the tender for the provision of a Technology Foresight on Biometrics for the Future of Travel, to discuss a research study on the impact of...
View ArticleRecent Interviews
Following is a summary of recent interviews given by Frontex Executive Director Fabrice Leggeri.
View ArticleRoadmap addressing recommendations of Management Board Working Group
The Frontex Management Board “working group on fundamental rights and legal and operational aspects of operations” issued a number of recommendations in its preliminary report in January.
View ArticleFrontex and Albania strengthen their partnership
Today, Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, and Albanian authorities signed an agreement to strengthen their cooperation in border management, fighting cross-border crime and return.
View ArticleSituation at EU external borders – Lower numbers in Eastern and Western...
The number of illegal border crossings at Europe’s external borders dropped by 40% in the first two months of 2021 compared to a year ago to 12 000, largely because of a drop in arrivals in Eastern and...
View ArticleFrontex, EMSA and EFCA to strengthen cooperation on coast guard functions
On 18 March, three European agencies took a significant step towards strengthening the European cooperation on coast guard functions.
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