EU external borders: irregular border crossings drop 43% in first 10 months of 2024

2024-11-08

The number of irregular border crossings into the European Union fell by 43% in the first 10 months of 2024 to 191 900, driven by significant drops on the Central Mediterranean (-62%) and Western Balkan migratory routes (-80%), according to preliminary data collected by Frontex.

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News Release, 2024-11-19

Wrap-up of Multipurpose Maritime Operation Baltic Sea 2024: enhancing maritime security and cooperation

Wrap-up of Multipurpose Maritime Operation Baltic Sea 2024: enhancing maritime security and cooperation

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Wrap-up of Multipurpose Maritime Operation Baltic Sea 2024: enhancing maritime security and cooperation

2024-11-19

The 2024 Multipurpose Maritime Operation (MMO) Baltic Sea, led by Frontex in cooperation with EFCA and EMSA, was concluded successfully on 30 October.

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News Release, 2024-11-18

ETIAS Fundamental Rights Guidance Board marks two years of activities

ETIAS Fundamental Rights Guidance Board marks two years of activities

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ETIAS Fundamental Rights Guidance Board marks two years of activities

2024-11-18

The ETIAS Fundamental Rights Guidance Board (the “Guidance Board”) was established two years ago on 14 November 2022.

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News Release, 2024-11-05

Last month in the field: October 2024

Last month in the field: October 2024

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Last month in the field: October 2024

2024-11-05

Whether it was detecting smuggled drugs in Montenegro or people hidden in transportation means in Greece, Frontex officers were quite busy in October, supporting the national authorities in managing European borders. Read last month’s stories from the field!

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