Half of arrivals to the EU through the Central Mediterranean Half of arrivals to the EU through the Central Mediterranean 2023-06-16 In the first five months of the year, the number of detections of irregular border crossings at EU’s external borders reached 102 000, 12% more than a year ago, according to preliminary calculations. Read more
Frontex and Albania boost cooperation on fundamental rights protection Frontex and Albania boost cooperation on fundamental rights protection 2023-06-06 Frontex and Albania agreed to strengthen their cooperation on the protection of fundamental rights, making sure that all those taking part in the Frontex operations in Albania respect and protect the dignity of the people crossing the borders. Read more
212 arrests, 1426 victims identified in a global operation against human trafficking 212 arrests, 1426 victims identified in a global operation against human trafficking 2023-06-01 Between 8-15 May, Frontex teamed up with Austria, Romania, Europol, Interpol and 44 countries across the world in a global action targeting human trafficking for sexual exploitation, forced begging, and forced criminality. Read more
Frontex Consultative Forum opens up to new members Frontex Consultative Forum opens up to new members 2023-05-31 Open call for expression of interest from relevant civil society organisations to become members of the Frontex consultative forum Read more
First annual reintegration conference First annual reintegration conference 2023-05-24 Frontex hosted the first annual reintegration conference. The event brought together authorities from EU and Schengen countries, our reintegration partners, the European Commission and international experts on migration. Read more
Detections in Central Mediterranean at record level Detections in Central Mediterranean at record level 2023-05-15 In the first four months of the year the number of detections of irregular border crossings at EU’s external borders reached nearly 80 700, nearly 30% more than a year ago and the highest total for the January-April period since 2016, according to preliminary calculations. Read more