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    ETIAS Fundamental Rights Guidance Board releases its first Annual Report

    2024-08-14

    The ETIAS Fundamental Rights Guidance Board has published its first Annual Report, marking an important step in its mission to safeguard fundamental rights within the framework of the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS). This report provides an overview of the Guidance Board’s structure, organisation, and key areas of focus in 2023.

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    EU external borders: Irregular border crossings fall nearly 40% this year

    2024-08-13

    The number of irregular border crossings into the European Union in the first seven months of 2024 fell by 36% to 113 400, according to the preliminary data collected by Frontex. The biggest drops in irregular border crossings were seen on the Western Balkans and Central Mediterranean routes, at 75% and 64% respectively. Frontex remains committed to protecting the EU's external borders, with 2 900 officers and staff involved in various operations throughout Europe.

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