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First quarterly analysis of Eastern borders published

First quarterly analysis of Eastern borders published

2015-07-27

Out of more than 60 000 irregular migrants detected at the external borders of the European Union only 211 were detected along the Eastern external border of the European Union in the first three months of the year. Although few migrants were detected, the border (which is 6 000 km long and runs continuously from Norway to Romania), remains the main entry point for smuggled excise goods, in particular cigarettes.

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First quarterly analysis of Western Balkans published

First quarterly analysis of Western Balkans published

2015-07-23

In the first quarter of 2015 over 44 000 irregular migrants were detected crossing borders between Western Balkans countries (Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, FYR Macedonia and Kosovo) and between Western Balkan countries and their EU neighbours.

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Danish Minister meets Frontex Executive Director

Danish Minister meets Frontex Executive Director

2015-07-20

Danish Immigration Minister Inger Støjberg visited Frontex on Thursday 16 July, where she and the agency’s Executive Director Fabrice Leggeri discussed the exceptional migratory and refugee situation facing the European Union and the related challenges for Frontex and Member States.

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Second Annual Report of Frontex Consultative Forum published

Second Annual Report of Frontex Consultative Forum published

2015-07-09

The Second Annual Report of the Frontex Consultative Forum on Fundamental Rights provides an overview of the activities of the Consultative Forum and the recommendations made to Frontex and its Management Board in 2014, as well as their impact on the Agency’s work.

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VEGA Children 2015 helps crack down on child trafficking

VEGA Children 2015 helps crack down on child trafficking

2015-07-09

Four people were arrested on suspicion of facilitating the trafficking of two minors into the European Union as part of the first phase of Joint Operation VEGA Children 2015 carried out by Frontex.

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The Netherlands Foreign Affairs Minister visits Frontex

The Netherlands Foreign Affairs Minister visits Frontex

2015-07-09

On 8 July 2015, Frontex Executive Director Fabrice Leggeri welcomed the Netherlands Minister of Foreign Affairs Bert Koenders in the headquarters of the Agency in Warsaw.

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