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EU external borders: Irregular crossings down 40%; Western African route at record high

EU external borders: Irregular crossings down 40%; Western African route at record high

2024-12-13

In the first 11 months of 2024, irregular border crossings into the European Union dropped by 40%, to 220 700, according to preliminary data collected by Frontex.

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Frontex launch of new operational command structure in Greece and Cyprus

Frontex launch of new operational command structure in Greece and Cyprus

2024-12-09

(Alexandroupolis) 28 November, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency has reached a significant milestone and reinforced the cooperation with Member States towards a stronger and more effective operational command structure in Greece and Cyprus.

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Frontex teams up with 12 countries in Europe to crack down on smugglers

Frontex teams up with 12 countries in Europe to crack down on smugglers

2024-12-05

Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, led 12 European countries and international partners in a coordinated effort to tackle the increasingly sophisticated criminal groups involved in the smuggling of goods across European borders.

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We are looking for EU Border and Coast Guards officers!

We are looking for EU Border and Coast Guards officers!

2024-11-26

Do you have what it takes to join Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency? Frontex is launching recruitment for EU Border and Coast Guard officers. If you are looking for a job where you can make a difference – look no further.

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Meeting on human rights under the New Pact on Migration and Asylum

Meeting on human rights under the New Pact on Migration and Asylum

2024-11-21

On 18 and 19 November independent Fundamental Rights Office of Frontex together with European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (Working Group on Migration and Asylum) held a meeting on monitoring compliance with human rights in border management.

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Wrap-up of Multipurpose Maritime Operation Baltic Sea 2024: enhancing maritime security and cooperation

Wrap-up of Multipurpose Maritime Operation Baltic Sea 2024: enhancing maritime security and cooperation

2024-11-19

The 2024 Multipurpose Maritime Operation (MMO) Baltic Sea, led by Frontex in cooperation with EFCA and EMSA, was concluded successfully on 30 October.

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