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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.

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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