Coast Guard Evolution: AI and Unmanned Systems Enhancing SAR Operations Coast Guard Evolution: AI and Unmanned Systems Enhancing SAR Operations 2025-02-28 AI is transforming Search and Rescue (SAR) operations at sea to improve detection, decision-making and resource allocation. However, it also raises issues. The AI-related opportunities and concerns were discussed at a workshop held on 25–26 February 2025 in Italy. Read more
Last month in the field - January Last month in the field - January 2025-02-24 As migration patterns shift and security challenges evolve, Frontex remains at the forefront of Europe’s border management efforts. Read more
EU external borders: Irregular border crossings fall 22% in January EU external borders: Irregular border crossings fall 22% in January 2025-02-11 The number of irregular border crossings into the European Union fell to just over 13 400 in January, marking a 22% decrease compared to the same month last year. Read more
Last month in the field - December Last month in the field - December 2025-01-21 In December, Frontex, tackled sophisticated smuggling operations, trained the next generation of border officers, and launched a new operational command structure to strengthen its presence in Greece and Cyprus. Read more
Irregular border crossings into EU drop sharply in 2024 Irregular border crossings into EU drop sharply in 2024 2025-01-14 New preliminary data from Frontex reveal a significant 38% drop in irregular border crossings into the EU in 2024, reaching the lowest level since 2021, when migration was still affected by the COVID pandemic. Read more
EU Commissioner Brunner Visits Frontex Headquarters in Warsaw EU Commissioner Brunner Visits Frontex Headquarters in Warsaw 2025-01-09 Magnus Brunner, the newly appointed European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, visited today the Warsaw headquarters of Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency. Read more
