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False and Authentic Documents Online system (FADO)

False and Authentic Documents Online system (FADO)

2020-04-29

The use of false documents has risen significantly in recent years. Just last year, over 7 000 fraudulent document users were detected at the EU’s external borders. False documents are a criminal’s favourite tools: they can be used repeatedly for many illegal activities.

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Situation at EU external borders in March – Detections halved from previous month

Situation at EU external borders in March – Detections halved from previous month

2020-04-16

In March, the number of detections of illegal border crossings on Europe’s main migratory routes fell by nearly half from the previous month to around 4 650*. The total number of illegal border crossings for the first quarter reached 24 500, up 26% from the same period of 2019.

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Member States continue to support Frontex operations in Greece

Member States continue to support Frontex operations in Greece

2020-04-03

Most of the EU Member States and Schengen-Associated Countries taking part in Frontex operations in Greece have decided to extend their deployment, as requested by the Agency.

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COVID-19 Restrictions

COVID-19 Restrictions

2020-03-26

In response to COVID-19, national governments have introduced a series of restrictions to slow the spread of the virus. Below is a map showing various constraints implemented by countries across Europe.

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Migratory situation in February – Detections down from previous month

Migratory situation in February – Detections down from previous month

2020-03-16

In February, the number of detections of illegal border crossings on Europe’s main migratory routes fell 42% from the previous month to around 6 200*. The total number illegal border crossings for the first two months of the year reached 16 900, up 27% from the same period of 2019.

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Frontex launches rapid border intervention on Greek land border

Frontex launches rapid border intervention on Greek land border

2020-03-13

Yesterday, Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, deployed an additional 100 border guards at the Greek land border as part of a rapid border intervention requested by Greece.

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