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New Research Study: Technology Foresight on Biometrics for the Future of Travel

New Research Study: Technology Foresight on Biometrics for the Future of Travel

2021-02-18

In January, Frontex met with Steinbeis 2i, the winner of the tender for the provision of a Technology Foresight on Biometrics for the Future of Travel, to discuss a research study on the impact of biometric technologies on the future of travel.

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Situation at EU external borders – Arrivals down in the Mediterranean

Situation at EU external borders – Arrivals down in the Mediterranean

2021-02-18

The number of illegal border crossings at Europe’s external borders in January fell by nearly half from a year ago to nearly 5 800, mainly because of lower figures on the migratory routes in the Mediterranean, according to preliminary calculations.

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Frontex hosts seminar on climate change

Frontex hosts seminar on climate change

2021-02-17

On Tuesday, Frontex hosted a seminar on the impact of climate change on migration, with a particular focus on the security of women and children. It also examined the links between climate change and organised crime, including terrorism.

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Management Board adopts the new Frontex Fundamental Rights Strategy

Management Board adopts the new Frontex Fundamental Rights Strategy

2021-02-15

The Frontex Management Board has adopted an updated Fundamental Rights Strategy that governs the way the agency applies fundamental rights standards and principles in all its activities.

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Frontex renews working arrangement with Georgia

Frontex renews working arrangement with Georgia

2021-02-11

Today, Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, renewed its working arrangement with the Ministry of the Internal Affairs of Georgia.

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Frontex Industry Days and contacts with industry

Frontex Industry Days and contacts with industry

2021-02-10

In recent days, some false and misleading accusation against Frontex in relation to the agency’s contacts with industry representatives have been made. We would like to set the record straight.

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