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Fewer migrants at EU borders in 2016

Fewer migrants at EU borders in 2016

2017-01-06

The total number of migrants reaching Europe by two main sea routes in 2016 fell by nearly two-thirds to 364 000 in comparison with 2015. Last year saw a significant drop in arrivals on the Greek islands, while Italy experienced a record number of migrants.

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EU liaison officers met within the framework of the Africa-Frontex Intelligence Community

EU liaison officers met within the framework of the Africa-Frontex Intelligence Community

2016-12-19

Last week, EU member states’ liaison officers posted in African countries met for two days in Las Palmas, Spain, to discuss the main findings of the AFIC 2016 Joint Report.

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Frontex helps train Libyan Coast Guard

Frontex helps train Libyan Coast Guard

2016-12-13

This week, Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, is conducting training course for 62 Libyan Coast Guard and Navy officers aboard San Giorgio, a vessel taking part in the EU Naval Force – Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED) Operation Sophia.

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Italy remained under migratory pressure in November

Italy remained under migratory pressure in November

2016-12-09

In November, the number of migrants arriving in Italy fell by half from the previous month to 13 740. But the figure was still more than four times the total recorded in the same month of last year despite deteriorating conditions at sea.

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European Border and Coast Guard Agency launches rapid intervention pool

European Border and Coast Guard Agency launches rapid intervention pool

2016-12-07

Starting today, Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, will be able to deploy as many as 1 500 border guards at short notice to assist member states in emergency situations at their EU’s external borders. The creation of the rapid reaction pool is a significant milestone in the development of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, which was launched in October.

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Frontex takes first step towards creating European coast guard

Frontex takes first step towards creating European coast guard

2016-11-30

Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, has called on EU member states and Schengen Associated Countries to provide officers for the newly adopted European Coast Guard Functions Officer profile, paving the way for the deployment of multi-national crews in the agency’s maritime operations.

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