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Technology Foresight on Biometrics: closure of the project

Technology Foresight on Biometrics: closure of the project

2021-10-22

In January, Frontex kicked off the Technology Foresight on Biometrics for the Future of Travel, a challenging research study aimed to provide an overview of the foreseen evolution of key biometric technologies relevant for border check systems, in the short- (2022-2027), medium- (2028-2033), and long-term (2034-2040) perspectives.

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Frontex Consultative Forum publishes eighth annual report

Frontex Consultative Forum publishes eighth annual report

2021-10-20

The Frontex Consultative Forum on Fundamental Rights published its eighth annual report for the year 2020.

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Frontex leads international operation against serious crime at Eastern border

Frontex leads international operation against serious crime at Eastern border

2021-10-20

Between 27 September-8 October, Frontex led an international operation to crack down on serious transnational crime at EU’s eastern land borders.

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EU Agencies present overview of actions to detect and protect victims of human trafficking

EU Agencies present overview of actions to detect and protect victims of human trafficking

2021-10-18

The European Union agencies active in the field of justice and home affairs have presented the first full overview of actions to help victims of trafficking in human beings.

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Migratory situation at EU’s borders in September: Increase on the Central Mediterranean and Western Balkan routes

Migratory situation at EU’s borders in September: Increase on the Central Mediterranean and Western Balkan routes

2021-10-15

The number of illegal border crossings at EU’s external borders in the first nine months of 2021 rose 68% to 133 900*, according to preliminary calculations. This is 47% more than in 2019 before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic when the number of illegal border crossings amounted to 91 000.

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Frontex tests aerostat systems in Greece for border surveillance

Frontex tests aerostat systems in Greece for border surveillance

2021-10-14

Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, is currently in the final stage of testing aerostat systems for maritime surveillance in Greece together with Hellenic authorities.

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