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Frontex: Irregular border crossings into the EU down 40% in the first four months of 2026

2026-05-15

The number of irregular border crossings into the European Union continued to fall in the first four months of 2026, with detections down by 40% compared with the same period last year. Just over 28 500 crossings were recorded, according to preliminary data collected by Frontex. The decline reflects a combination of factors, including sustained cooperation with partner countries, preventive measures in key departure states and difficult weather conditions earlier in the year.

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