Irregular border crossings down in Central Med, up in Eastern Med and Western Africa Irregular border crossings down in Central Med, up in Eastern Med and Western Africa 2024-03-13 The number of irregular border crossings into the European Union in the first two months of 2024 reached 31 200, similar to the level from a year ago, according to preliminary calculations. The Central Mediterranean saw the biggest drop in detections of irregular crossings among the major routes (-70%). Read more
Frontex strengthens partnership with EU's Fundamental Rights Agency Frontex strengthens partnership with EU's Fundamental Rights Agency 2024-03-12 Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, is pleased to announce the signing of a renewed Working Arrangement with the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights today. Read more
An integrated approach to combat document and identity fraud An integrated approach to combat document and identity fraud 2024-03-05 The seventh Frontex Annual Plenary Meeting of the High-Level Round Table and Expert Group on Document Control took place between 27 and 29 February. Read more
The future of training for border guards The future of training for border guards 2024-02-29 Frontex has brought together the European and national training experts, EU agencies and industry to start shaping the future of training technologies in a rich and interactive debate. A conference taking place on 28-29 February in Kraków, Poland, constitutes a big leap towards a more innovative training methodologies for the borders. Read more
Frontex hosts high-level visit by EU Commission President and Belgian Prime Minister Frontex hosts high-level visit by EU Commission President and Belgian Prime Minister 2024-02-23 Frontex, was honoured to welcome Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and Alexander De Croo, Prime Minister of Belgium, to its headquarters today. This visit underscores the European Union’s and Frontex’s commitment to safeguarding the external borders while working together with Member States to promote human dignity and safety. Read more
Frontex and the United Kingdom strengthen border management cooperation Frontex and the United Kingdom strengthen border management cooperation 2024-02-23 Today, Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, and the United Kingdom’s Home Office signed a working arrangement to pave the way for close cooperation in border management and security. Read more