Security research: Where do we go from here? Security research: Where do we go from here? 2023-10-27 Law enforcement bodies around the globe are facing a changing world, bringing both opportunities and challenges that require rethinking the capabilities needed to perform their missions. Policymakers, experts, industry and government representatives gathered this week in Brussels for a security research event organised by the European Commission to discuss current and upcoming challenges in Europe. Read more
Borders against human trafficking Borders against human trafficking 2023-10-18 Every year, hundreds of thousands of people fall prey to human traffickers. This crime is difficult to track but there are points of vital importance for identifying the victims and exposing the perpetrators – the borders are one of them. On the occasion of the EU Anti-Trafficking Day, Frontex wishes to remind all travellers: border guards are trained to help you. Read more
Frontex initiates first-line border checks outside EU Frontex initiates first-line border checks outside EU 2023-10-17 Frontex marked a significant milestone in international border cooperation as the agency’s officers, for the first time, carried out first-line border checks at a border outside the European Union. Read more
38 arrests in action against agricultural labour exploitation 38 arrests in action against agricultural labour exploitation 2023-10-16 Europe-wide operation identifies 1 583 workers affected by labour exploitation, including 353 possible human trafficking victims. Read more
Arrivals in the Central Mediterranean slow in September Arrivals in the Central Mediterranean slow in September 2023-10-13 The number of detections of irregular border crossings at EU’s external borders rose by 17% in the first nine months of 2023 to 279 350, the highest total for the period since 2016, according to preliminary calculations. Read more
Frontex leads innovation to secure EU borders against low-flying threats Frontex leads innovation to secure EU borders against low-flying threats 2023-09-28 Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, is at the forefront of addressing the emerging challenge of low-flying object (LFO) detection at EU borders. The increasing prevalence of drones and other LFOs, used for illicit activities such as intelligence gathering and cross-border crime, necessitates advanced countermeasures to ensure the security of European borders. Read more
