News Releasehttps://www.frontex.europa.eu/media-centre/news/news-release/feed2024-11-27T10:01:43ZFRONTEXWerkzeugWe are looking for EU Border and Coast Guards officers!Oa0xxN2024-11-27T10:01:43Z2024-11-26T15:50:09ZDo you have what it takes to join Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency?
Frontex is launching recruitment for EU Border and Coast Guard officers. If you are looking for a job where you can make a difference – look no further.Meeting on human rights under the New Pact on Migration and AsylumLua16t2024-11-25T14:25:00Z2024-11-21T17:25:48ZOn 18 and 19 November independent Fundamental Rights Office of Frontex together with European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (Working Group on Migration and Asylum) held a meeting on monitoring compliance with human rights in border management.Wrap-up of Multipurpose Maritime Operation Baltic Sea 2024: enhancing maritime security and cooperationjsyQLK2024-11-19T17:23:39Z2024-11-19T17:12:30ZThe 2024 Multipurpose Maritime Operation (MMO) Baltic Sea, led by Frontex in cooperation with EFCA and EMSA, was concluded successfully on 30 October.ETIAS Fundamental Rights Guidance Board marks two years of activitiesonqOLQ2024-11-19T11:36:02Z2024-11-18T14:44:50ZThe ETIAS Fundamental Rights Guidance Board (the “Guidance Board”) was established two years ago on 14 November 2022.EU external borders: irregular border crossings drop 43% in first 10 months of 2024PnbwBc2024-11-25T09:42:30Z2024-11-08T17:54:15ZThe number of irregular border crossings into the European Union fell by 43% in the first 10 months of 2024 to 191 900, driven by significant drops on the Central Mediterranean (-62%) and Western Balkan migratory routes (-80%), according to preliminary data collected by Frontex.Last month in the field: October 20240reTO12024-11-05T08:54:55Z2024-11-05T08:49:03ZWhether it was detecting smuggled drugs in Montenegro or people hidden in transportation means in Greece, Frontex officers were quite busy in October, supporting the national authorities in managing European borders. Read last month’s stories from the field!Frontex reintegration assistance: supporting returnees in their home countriesLfhyeq2024-10-30T11:38:06Z2024-10-30T09:03:05ZFrontex conducted EU Reintegration Programme monitoring missions to Morocco, Bangladesh and Armenia to assess the reintegration support provided to returnees, gather feedback from beneficiaries, and identify areas for improvement.Frontex co-leads international maritime operation with major drug seizuresiiiav22024-10-24T08:19:01Z2024-10-24T08:07:55ZFrontex co-led a large-scale international operation targeting maritime drug smuggling. The action was run by Belgian Customs from 16 September to 15 October 2024 under the Cannabis, Cocaine, and Heroin EMPACT priority.EU external borders: Detections down 42% in first 9 months of 2024xETgIg2024-11-12T09:40:21Z2024-10-15T07:52:55ZThe number of irregular border crossings into the European Union fell by 42% to 166 000 in the first nine months of this year, according to preliminary data collected by Frontex.Last month in the field: September 2024Pz5exr2024-10-07T09:19:15Z2024-10-07T09:10:59ZWhether it was detecting stolen cars in Serbia and Bulgaria, or putting out forest fires in Finland - in September, Frontex officers put a lot of effort to support the national authorities in managing European borders. Take a look at last month’s stories from the field!Frontex Return Specialistsf8OkSG2024-10-03T11:46:10Z2024-10-03T11:09:15ZFrontex Return Specialists work in close coordination with Member States in the pre-return phase to facilitate these return procedures, ensuring they are conducted efficiently and in full compliance with fundamental rights.Frontex Releases Strategic Risk Analysis 2024Zjqtoj2024-10-01T13:14:04Z2024-09-30T13:55:19ZFrontex Releases Strategic Risk Analysis 2024, Outlining Key Challenges and Opportunities for European Border Management.Frontex Strengthens Cooperation with UNHCR for Enhanced Border ManagementllBq4X2024-09-17T11:40:18Z2024-09-17T11:32:39ZFrontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, signed an agreement today to strengthen collaboration on border management and humanitarian protection across Europe.EU external borders: Detections down 39% in first 8 months of 2024g8VfWH2024-10-01T13:21:58Z2024-09-13T07:53:33ZThe number of irregular border crossings into the European Union fell by 39% to 139 847 in the first eight months of this year, according to preliminary data collected by Frontex.From the field AugustctoREV2024-09-06T08:55:39Z2024-09-06T08:39:20ZA maritime exercise in the Black Sea? An off-road driving course in Poland? Or maybe a rescue of a turtle trapped in a fishing net in Spain? In August, Frontex officers managed a whole range of challenges. Take a look at last month’s stories from the field!ETIAS Fundamental Rights Guidance Board releases its first Annual ReportH9hPsI2024-08-22T21:33:04Z2024-08-14T10:12:46ZThe ETIAS Fundamental Rights Guidance Board has published its first Annual Report, marking an important step in its mission to safeguard fundamental rights within the framework of the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS). This report provides an overview of the Guidance Board’s structure, organisation, and key areas of focus in 2023.EU external borders: Irregular border crossings fall nearly 40% this yearZXxDJD2024-08-13T11:00:29Z2024-08-13T13:00:00ZThe number of irregular border crossings into the European Union in the first seven months of 2024 fell by 36% to 113 400, according to the preliminary data collected by Frontex. The biggest drops in irregular border crossings were seen on the Western Balkans and Central Mediterranean routes, at 75% and 64% respectively. Frontex remains committed to protecting the EU's external borders, with 2 900 officers and staff involved in various operations throughout Europe.Last month in the field: July 2024jp7i4H2024-08-07T07:11:29Z2024-08-05T08:46:31ZFrom supporting the French authorities during the summer Olympics, through helping during a search and rescue operation in Greece, to detecting smuggled drugs and stolen cars, Frontex officers worked hard all across Europe in July. Read last month’s stories from the field!Frontex provides record number of officers to support security at Olympic GamesWvqUue2024-07-23T11:17:46Z2024-07-23T07:34:15ZAs the world eagerly awaits the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in France, Frontex is proud to provide a record number of officers to support French law enforcement in ensuring the safety and security of this global event.Frontex Releases Annual Risk Analysis for 2024/2025: Navigating Complex ChallengestO044z2024-07-18T14:58:14Z2024-07-18T09:32:33ZFrontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, announces the release of its Annual Risk Analysis for 2024/2025. This comprehensive report, crucial for strategic decision-making, highlights the evolving risks and challenges at the European Union's external borders, reflecting Frontex’s commitment to secure and humane border management.
