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EU external borders: irregular crossings down 21% in the first 8 months of 2025

2025-09-12

Irregular entries into the European Union dropped by 21% in the first eight months of 2025, reaching 112 375 according to preliminary figures from Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency.

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News Release, 2025-09-18

Frontex raises the bar in document security with new digital image standards

Frontex raises the bar in document security with new digital image standards

Frontex has set new technical standards for digital images in the European Border and Coast Guard False and Authentic Documents Online (EBCG FADO) system, strengthening document and identity control and helping border guards, forensic experts and developers detect forgeries more effectively.

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News Release, 2025-09-17

Frontex launches updated Contingency Planning Handbook to help Member States move from alert to action during border crises

Frontex launches updated Contingency Planning Handbook to help Member States move from alert to action during border crises

Frontex has released the second edition of its Handbook on Contingency Planning for Border Management and Return, an end-to-end guide to help authorities move quickly from early warning to coordinated response, including new coverage of return.

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