What is Frontex?
Frontex, the EU agency based in Warsaw, was created as a specialised and independent body tasked to coordinate the operational cooperation between Member States in the field of border security. The activities of Frontex are intelligence driven. Frontex complements and provides particular added value to the national border management systems of the Member States.
News
30-10-2009
The European Council calls to enhance Frontex
The EU heads of state and government gathered in Brussels for a two-day summit called for the enhancement of the operational capacities of Frontex as well as progress in its development. The... more
30-10-2009
Outcomes: Conference on Biometric Technology for Border...
Frontex' Research and Development Unit and the Swedish Presidency of the EU organized a conference on "Biometric Technology for Border Control" (with industry exhibition) in Warsaw on 1-2 October. more
Upcoming events
22-08-2009
Conference on "Biometric Technology for Border Control",...
Frontex' Research and Development Unit and the Swedish Presidency of the EU are organizing a workshop/conference on "Biometric Technology for Border Control" to be held in Warsaw on 1-2 October. more
10-07-2009
The Fourth European Security Research Conference
Frontex representative will participate in the Fourth European Security Research Conference taking place in Stockholm on 29-30 September 2009. more
