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New guide on European cooperation on coast guard functions

New guide on European cooperation on coast guard functions

2021-07-21

The European Commission adopted a ‘Practical Handbook’ on European cooperation on coast guard functions, a guide to facilitate the cooperation of EU civilian and military authorities in their work related to increasing the safety and security at sea.

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Frontex welcomes report by the Scrutiny Working Group

Frontex welcomes report by the Scrutiny Working Group

2021-07-15

Frontex welcomes the report by the Scrutiny Working Group and its conclusions which reaffirmed that there is no evidence of the Agency's involvement in any violation of human rights.

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Situation at EU borders in June – detections rise in Central Med

Situation at EU borders in June – detections rise in Central Med

2021-07-13

The number of illegal border crossings at Europe’s external borders in the first six months of 2021 reached over 61 000, 59% more than the total from a year ago, according to preliminary calculations.

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Frontex launches rapid intervention in Lithuania

Frontex launches rapid intervention in Lithuania

2021-07-12

The Executive Director of Frontex has agreed to launch a rapid border intervention at Lithuania’s border with Belarus to assist with the growing migration pressure.

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Frontex increases its support to Lithuania

Frontex increases its support to Lithuania

2021-07-10

Due to the growing migratory pressure at Lithuania’s border with Belarus, Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency will significantly increase its support to Lithuania next week.

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Frontex to help authorities fight gun smuggling

Frontex to help authorities fight gun smuggling

2021-07-09

Frontex decided to help national border guard and customs authorities to fight arms-related crime and created the Handbook on Firearms for Border Guards and Customs Officers in cooperation with the border guard and customs community, as well as EU and international partners.

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