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Last month in the field – July

Last month in the field – July

Last month in the field – July

2025-08-26

From drone surveillance in Bulgaria to joint action days against human smuggling, July a month of innovation, cooperation and great results. Across the EU and the neighbouring countries, Frontex and its partners delivered tangible outcomes: on land, at sea and in the air, while staying rooted in European law, values and fundamental rights.

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EU external borders: irregular crossings down 18% in the first 7 months of 2025

EU external borders: irregular crossings down 18% in the first 7 months of 2025

EU external borders: irregular crossings down 18% in the first 7 months of 2025

2025-08-07

Irregular border crossings into the European Union fell by 18%, to 95 200, in the first seven months of 2025, according to preliminary data from Frontex.

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Frontex and Bulgaria conclude drone pilot project, paving way for smarter EU border surveillance

Frontex and Bulgaria conclude drone pilot project, paving way for smarter EU border surveillance

Frontex and Bulgaria conclude drone pilot project, paving way for smarter EU border surveillance

2025-07-31

Frontex and the Bulgarian Border Police have successfully concluded a pilot project exploring how drones can support border surveillance across the EU. The project, which ran from May to July, tested advanced aerial technology to improve how Europe protects and manages its external borders.

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Frontex Opens New Contingent in Prague to Strengthen Border Coordination Across Europe

Frontex Opens New Contingent in Prague to Strengthen Border Coordination Across Europe

Frontex Opens New Contingent in Prague to Strengthen Border Coordination Across Europe

2025-07-28

Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, has opened a new Contingent in Prague, further strengthening its presence and cooperation across the European Union.

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Last Month in the Field – June

Last Month in the Field – June

Last Month in the Field – June

2025-07-24

From high-stakes maritime exercises in the Baltic to border security operations across Europe and beyond, June was a month of action, cooperation, and strategic foresight for Frontex. With innovation, vigilance, and shared values at the core, the Agency continued its mission to protect Europe’s external borders.

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Frontex Independent Fundamental Rights Office releases its 2024 Annual Report

Frontex Independent Fundamental Rights Office releases its 2024 Annual Report

Frontex Independent Fundamental Rights Office releases its 2024 Annual Report

2025-07-21

Frontex’s Fundamental Rights Office (FRO) has published its 2024 Annual Report, offering a clear view of how rights are being protected at the EU’s external borders and where concerns remain. The report highlights how the Office is shaping operations by embedding rights protections into all areas of Frontex’s work. Learn more here...

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