Frontex: Irregular border crossings into the EU down 1/3 in first 8 months of 2026
The number of irregular border crossings into the European Union continued to fall in the first eight months of 2026,
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Frontex and Italy complete trial of the largest drones the Agency has yet flown from a patrol ship
Frontex has flown its largest drones yet from a ship at sea. In a pilot project with the Italian Coast
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Frontex and 16 EU science chiefs stress the role of research in future-proofing Europe’s borders
Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, as part of the EU Agencies Network on Scientific Advice (EU-ANSA), co-signed a
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Frontex hosts workshop to support screening implementation from June 2026
On 17–18 February, Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, hosted a workshop in Warsaw focused on implementing the
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Frontex and EU Agency for Asylum strengthen cooperation on migration and asylum
On 22 January 2026, Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, and the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) agreed
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INTERPOL border security operation yields record arrests, vital information on terrorist travel
Mediterranean counter-terror operation targeted air, sea and land borders 328 individuals subject to INTERPOL Notices and Diffusions, including 57 with
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Frontex – Results of Research and Innovation Activities 2024
Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, has released Results of Research and Innovation Activities 2024. The report details how
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Frontex Opens New Regional Command Office in Estonia to boost Border Security in Northern and Eastern Europe
Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, opened a new regional command office in Estonia. This marks a major
Read moreFrontex Launches Tactical Drone Pilot with Bulgaria to Boost Border Security
Frontex and the Bulgarian Border Police have launched a new pilot project to test cutting-edge drone technology for border surveillance.
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Frontex Executive Director Hans Leijtens Participated in European Police Congress 2025 Panel on Migration and Security
The Executive Director of Frontex, Hans Leijtens, took part in the 2025 European Police Congress in Berlin, highlighting the Agency’s
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Last Month in the Field – March
In March 2025, Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, continued to lead the way in securing Europe’s borders,
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Frontex signs working arrangement with the European Commission to Strengthen Cooperation on Migration Management
On February 25 Frontex’s Executive Director Hans Leijtens and European Commission’s Acting Director-General for Migration and Home Affairs, Beate Gminder,
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First insight from the Frontex Research Study on sensors used in deployable technologies for border surveillance
Last year Frontex began conducting a market research study on sensors used in deployable technologies for border surveillance. The main
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Travel to Europe app for European Member States
The Entry/Exit System (EES) has been created to register third-country nationals, both short-stay visa holders and visa exempt travellers, each
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Frontex teams up with 12 countries in Europe to crack down on smugglers
Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, led 12 European countries and international partners in a coordinated effort to
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Frontex Strengthens Cooperation with UNHCR for Enhanced Border Management
Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, signed an agreement today to strengthen
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Frontex Releases Annual Risk Analysis for 2024/2025: Navigating Complex Challenges
Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, announces the release of its Annual Risk Analysis for 2024/2025. This comprehensive report, crucial
Read moreSimulation exercise in cooperation with Polish authorities
Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, teamed up with Polish authorities, led by the Polish Ministry of the
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