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Frontex set for new powers to deport beyond EU borders
The European Commission will unveil a sweeping overhaul of EU border agency Frontex on Oct. 27, turning it into a fully-fledged “European return agency,” according to two EU officials familiar…
Von der Leyen Pitches Canada as First “Associate Member” of EU, Unveils Security and AI Plans
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered her sixth State of the Union address in Strasbourg on Wednesday, calling for a…
Frontex to strengthen its operational presence in Italy
Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, is consolidating the command of its Central Mediterranean operations in Rome, close to the…
Frontex-coordinated operation leads to 112 arrests for suspected migrant smuggling
Border and police authorities from 17 countries have arrested 112 people suspected of smuggling migrants into the European Union. The two-week operation,…
Migrant arrivals in Spain’s Balearics surge as smugglers switch routes
Nineteen boats carrying 360 migrants arrived in Spain, highlighting a surge from Algeria amidst declining EU arrivals.
Frontex says illegal crossings into EU down 20 percent in first half of 2025
Central Mediterranean remains the EU’s busiest migratory route, accounting for 39% of all irregular arrivals. Most frequently reported nationalities: Bangladeshi, Egyptian, and…
Illegal crossings into Europe down one third in a year
Illegal crossings at Europe’s borders have dropped by more than 30 percent, a difference of nearly 34,000 people, in the first quarter…
Frontex warns migration complexities influenced by Russia’s actions in Libya and the Mediterranean
Frontex warns of rising migration complexities influenced by Russia's actions in Libya and the Mediterranean.
Frontex rattled by probe into contract with travel agency accused of fraud
Europe’s border agency, Frontex, awarded a contract to a Polish travel agency despite knowing it was under investigation by the EU’s anti-fraud…
Migrant arrivals through Central Mediterranean up 96% – Frontex
The number of detections of irregular border crossings at the European Union's external borders rose by 18% in the first eight months…