Guidelines for European Common Minimum Standards for Border Surveillance Guidelines for European Common Minimum Standards for Border Surveillance 2024-06-19 Frontex is pleased to share the Guidelines for Common Minimum Standards for Border Surveillance, that were developed in support to the Member States. Based on the national practices, they outline a set of common minimum denominators for the adequate, effective, and timely performance of border surveillance at the EU’s external borders to maintain the necessary capacity and readiness against various short-term and long-term risks. Read more
EU external borders: Irregular border crossings fall 23% in Jan-May EU external borders: Irregular border crossings fall 23% in Jan-May 2024-06-14 The number of irregular border crossings into the European Union in the first five months of 2024 fell by nearly a quarter (23%) to nearly 80 000, according to preliminary data collected by Frontex. Read more
Frontex European Maritime Day 2024 Frontex European Maritime Day 2024 2024-06-13 The annual European Maritime Day, held this year at the Svendborg International Maritime Academy, welcomed Europe's maritime community for a lively exchange of ideas and strategies. Frontex, represented by Joao Eufrazio, team leader in the coast guard sector, was invited to speak at a special session on inter-agency cooperation, underlining its impact and importance. Read more
Frontex to assist Germany with additional personnel during EURO 2024 Frontex to assist Germany with additional personnel during EURO 2024 2024-06-12 Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, is proud to announce the deployment of additional standing corps officers from across Europe to support Germany’s law enforcement and the German Federal Police at German airports. Read more
Last month in the field: May 2024 Last month in the field: May 2024 2024-06-07 Smuggled cars, counterfeit shoes and checks at the biggest border crossing point in Europe – read about the work of Frontex officers in May. Here are last month’s stories from the field! Read more
Children at the borders: our shared priority Children at the borders: our shared priority 2024-05-31 On the occasion of the International Children's Day, Frontex highlights the need of bringing together all relevant law enforcement and civil society experts to protect the children. VEGA is one of Frontex’s flagship initiatives that offers border-specific guidelines for the border guards to identify children on the move who may be at risk of trafficking and help them before they fall victim of any crime. Read more