EU solidarity in Lithuania EU solidarity in Lithuania 2021-07-30 Today, 60 additional standing corps officers have arrived in Lithuania to support the country with migration management due to increased pressure at its border with Belarus. Read more
Focus: Firearms smuggling Focus: Firearms smuggling 2021-07-28 Weapons trafficking is a global threat that impacts society in multiple ways. It is a major security concerns and is thus central to law enforcement efforts and activities. Read more
New guide on European cooperation on coast guard functions New guide on European cooperation on coast guard functions 2021-07-21 The European Commission adopted a ‘Practical Handbook’ on European cooperation on coast guard functions, a guide to facilitate the cooperation of EU civilian and military authorities in their work related to increasing the safety and security at sea. Read more
Frontex welcomes report by the Scrutiny Working Group Frontex welcomes report by the Scrutiny Working Group 2021-07-15 Frontex welcomes the report by the Scrutiny Working Group and its conclusions which reaffirmed that there is no evidence of the Agency's involvement in any violation of human rights. Read more
Situation at EU borders in June – detections rise in Central Med Situation at EU borders in June – detections rise in Central Med 2021-07-13 The number of illegal border crossings at Europe’s external borders in the first six months of 2021 reached over 61 000, 59% more than the total from a year ago, according to preliminary calculations. Read more
Frontex launches rapid intervention in Lithuania Frontex launches rapid intervention in Lithuania 2021-07-12 The Executive Director of Frontex has agreed to launch a rapid border intervention at Lithuania’s border with Belarus to assist with the growing migration pressure. Read more
