Unofficial ETIAS websites on the rise, beware of possible abuse Unofficial ETIAS websites on the rise, beware of possible abuse 2023-04-14 Frontex, together with other EU institutions and 30 European countries, is currently preparing for the launch of ETIAS, the European Travel Information and Authorisation System, expected in 2024. Read more
Detections in Central Mediterranean up three-fold in the first 3 months of 2023 Detections in Central Mediterranean up three-fold in the first 3 months of 2023 2023-04-12 In the first three months of 2023, the number of irregular border crossings reported by national authorities increased to 54 000, 26% more than in the same period last year. Read more
Call for proposals for a framework partnership agreement for post-arrival and post-return assistance Call for proposals for a framework partnership agreement for post-arrival and post-return assistance 2023-04-01 We are launching a new open call for proposals aimed at concluding new framework partnership agreements to provide post-arrival and post-return assistance in 39 countries of origin, with qualified service providers from the non-profit sector, international organisations and national authorities from EU Member States and Schengen Associated Countries for a period of two and a half years (with the possibility of a two-year extension). Read more
EU agencies issue joint paper on support for Ukraine EU agencies issue joint paper on support for Ukraine 2023-03-31 Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified military aggression against Ukraine, which started on 24 February 2022, triggered a firm and overarching political response by the European Union. Read more
Innovative technologies for strengthening Schengen area Innovative technologies for strengthening Schengen area 2023-03-28 Frontex, the European Commission and Europol held a conference on innovative technologies for strengthening Schengen, in Warsaw, Poland. Read more
Forced Return Monitors Network Meeting: With every person’s dignity in mind Forced Return Monitors Network Meeting: With every person’s dignity in mind 2023-03-17 This week, the Frontex Fundamental Rights Office hosted members of the agency’s pool of forced return monitors and representatives of monitoring institutions from Member States and Schengen Associated Countries, as well as European Union’s and key international stakeholders. Read more