Frontex creates a new pool of return experts Frontex creates a new pool of return experts 2017-01-10 Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, has launched a pool of experts who will support the return of migrants across the EU. Read more
Fewer migrants at EU borders in 2016 Fewer migrants at EU borders in 2016 2017-01-06 The total number of migrants reaching Europe by two main sea routes in 2016 fell by nearly two-thirds to 364 000 in comparison with 2015. Last year saw a significant drop in arrivals on the Greek islands, while Italy experienced a record number of migrants. Read more
EU liaison officers met within the framework of the Africa-Frontex Intelligence Community EU liaison officers met within the framework of the Africa-Frontex Intelligence Community 2016-12-19 Last week, EU member states’ liaison officers posted in African countries met for two days in Las Palmas, Spain, to discuss the main findings of the AFIC 2016 Joint Report. Read more
Frontex helps train Libyan Coast Guard Frontex helps train Libyan Coast Guard 2016-12-13 This week, Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, is conducting training course for 62 Libyan Coast Guard and Navy officers aboard San Giorgio, a vessel taking part in the EU Naval Force – Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED) Operation Sophia. Read more
Italy remained under migratory pressure in November Italy remained under migratory pressure in November 2016-12-09 In November, the number of migrants arriving in Italy fell by half from the previous month to 13 740. But the figure was still more than four times the total recorded in the same month of last year despite deteriorating conditions at sea. Read more
European Border and Coast Guard Agency launches rapid intervention pool European Border and Coast Guard Agency launches rapid intervention pool 2016-12-07 Starting today, Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, will be able to deploy as many as 1 500 border guards at short notice to assist member states in emergency situations at their EU’s external borders. The creation of the rapid reaction pool is a significant milestone in the development of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, which was launched in October. Read more
