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EU external borders: Irregular crossings drop by 20% in first half of 2025

EU external borders: Irregular crossings drop by 20% in first half of 2025

2025-07-10

In the first half of 2025, irregular crossings into the European Union fell by 20% to 75 900 thanks to significant drops in the Eastern Mediterranean and West African routes, according to preliminary figures collected by Frontex.

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Massive cocaine seizure: Frontex supports crackdown on sea smuggling

Massive cocaine seizure: Frontex supports crackdown on sea smuggling

2025-07-08

More than 3 tons of cocaine have been stopped from reaching Europe’s streets thanks to a large-scale international operation targeting maritime drug smuggling. Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, played a central role in co-leading the action, which ran throughout June.

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The 2025 Vulnerability Assessment brings an encouraging outcome

The 2025 Vulnerability Assessment brings an encouraging outcome

2025-07-02

The year 2025 brought important anniversaries to the European Border and Coast Guard community - 40 years of the Schengen Agreement and 20 years of Frontex are truly important milestones.

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Frontex to Open New Training Centre for European Border Guards in Warsaw

Frontex to Open New Training Centre for European Border Guards in Warsaw

2025-06-27

Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, plans to open a new training centre in Warsaw, Poland, to train future European border guards. This important step further strengthens Frontex’s cooperation with Poland.

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Frontex hosts the Annual European Coast Guard Event 2025 in Gdańsk

Frontex hosts the Annual European Coast Guard Event 2025 in Gdańsk

2025-06-26

Over 100 coast guard experts and decision-makers from across Europe gathered in Gdańsk for the 8th Annual European Coast Guard Event, hosted by Frontex in partnership with the European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) and European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). Learn more about this important event here...

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Frontex supports European countries with EES pre-registration

Frontex supports European countries with EES pre-registration

2025-06-23

Frontex has developed a mobile application to support European countries with the implementation of the new Entry/Exit System (EES) and to facilitate border checks for travellers.

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