Frontex: Irregular border crossings into the EU down 1/3 in first 8 months of 2026

2026-09-11

The number of irregular border crossings into the European Union continued to fall in the first eight months of 2026, with detections down by 35% compared with the same period last year. Nearly 75 000 crossings were recorded, according to preliminary data collected by Frontex. The decline on nearly all of the major migratory routes reflects sustained cooperation with partner countries and preventive measures in key departure states, which continue to reduce the number of boats setting out towards Europe.

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News Release, 2026-09-28

Frontex is launching €12 million purchases for technical equipment

Frontex is launching €12 million purchases for technical equipment

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Frontex is launching €12 million purchases for technical equipment

2026-09-28

The European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) has launched a new Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the procurement of technical equipment for the Standing Corps.

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News Release, 2026-09-28

Ketamine among more than 12 kg of drugs seized at Madrid airport in operation co-led by Frontex

Ketamine among more than 12 kg of drugs seized at Madrid airport in operation co-led by Frontex

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Ketamine among more than 12 kg of drugs seized at Madrid airport in operation co-led by Frontex

2026-09-28

Ketamine, cannabis and a substance resembling toxic mushrooms, some of it hidden inside shoe boxes, were seized at Madrid airport during a week-long operation against synthetic drug trafficking through the air, co-led by Frontex.

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News Release, 2026-09-25

Screening at three months: what's working and what needs work

Screening at three months: what's working and what needs work

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Screening at three months: what's working and what needs work

2026-09-25

On 15–16 September, Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, hosted a workshop on the practical rollout of the new EU screening process. The event brought together representatives and practitioners from EU Member States, Schengen-associated Countries, pre-accession partners, the European Commission, and EU agencies.

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