How Search and Rescue works How Search and Rescue works 2023-02-16 Frontex planes and drones patrol selected areas beyond the EU external borders as part of the agency's multipurpose aerial surveillance. If any of the Frontex planes or ships see a boat in need of assistance, the agency informs the national authority responsible for the rescue activities in the area and follows its instructions in line with international maritime law. Read more
Frontex Document Olympics Frontex Document Olympics 2019-03-25 Document experts from all around Europe took part in the first Frontex Document Olympics earlier this month, where they competed to spot the largest number of fake documents in just a few minutes. Read more
Frontex and customs – working together for the safety and security of EU’s borders Frontex and customs – working together for the safety and security of EU’s borders 2018-11-16 When coming back home from a holiday or business trip, you will often notice border guards and customs officers working side-by-side at Europe’s external borders. Their cooperation is key to combatting cross-border crimes such as drug and weapon smuggling and protect internal security of all EU Member States. Read more
Frontex activities in the Western Balkans Frontex activities in the Western Balkans 2018-10-05 Cooperation with the Western Balkan countries is a priority for Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency because it is a key transit region for migrants. It has also been used by criminal organisations as a path to Europe for illegal drugs and weapons. Read more
Document fraud is a key challenge in border control. Frontex is on the case Document fraud is a key challenge in border control. Frontex is on the case 2018-04-26 With EU Member States reporting thousands of cases of document fraud every year, this crime remains one of the biggest challenges for European border guards. Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, has been active in assisting EU Member States to track down document fraud. Earlier this year it established the Centre of Excellence for Combatting Document Fraud to fulfil the agency’s expanded role in combatting cross border crime. Read more
Editorial by Frontex Executive Director on the challenges of border protection Editorial by Frontex Executive Director on the challenges of border protection 2018-04-18 In an editorial published by EURACTIV, Executive Director Fabrice Leggeri sets out the challenges facing Frontex, European Border and Coast Guard Agency, in safeguarding Europe’s external borders. He highlights the agency’s role in upholding freedom of movement within the EU, while ensuring the needs of people seeking international protection. Read more
