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📉 Irregular border crossings into the EU: down 37% in the first half of 2026 🔹 Just over 49 000 detections 🔹 Steepest drop: Western African route 🔹 Only increase: Western Mediterranean Details ➡️ https://www.frontex.europa.eu/media-centre/news/news-release/frontex-irregular-border-crossings-into-the-eu-down-37-in-the-first-half-of-2026-Z5YoLp
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RT by @Frontex@respublicae.eu: Planning to #TravelToEurope? You may hear about two new EU border systems: EES and ETIAS.
The Entry/Exit System (EES) is fully operational since 10 April 2026.
ETIAS is a travel authorisation expected to start in the last quarter of 2026. Learn the differences👇
Planning to #TravelToEurope? You may hear about two new EU border systems: EES and ETIAS.
The Entry/Exit System (EES) is fully operational since 10 April 2026.
ETIAS is a travel authorisation expected to start in the last quarter of 2026. Learn the differences👇
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Returns are a cornerstone of credible migration management. In 2025, Frontex supported 29 Member States on returns.
Return operations supported by Frontex rose 13%: 56,262 in 2024 to 63,493 in 2025. Voluntary returns: 41,369 (65%). Forced returns: 22,124 (35%).
Return counselling: 17,809 one-to-one sessions. Reintegration support: 19,144 people registered under the EU Reintegration Programme. #Frontex #Returns
https://www.frontex.europa.eu/2025-in-brief/
Returns are a cornerstone of credible migration management. In 2025, Frontex supported 29 Member States on returns.
Return operations supported by Frontex rose 13%: 56,262 in 2024 to 63,493 in 2025. Voluntary returns: 41,369 (65%). Forced returns: 22,124 (35%).
Return counselling: 17,809 one-to-one sessions. Reintegration support: 19,144 people registered under the EU Reintegration Programme. #Frontex #Returns
frontex.europa.eu/2025-in-br…
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RT by @Frontex@respublicae.eu: During the @EP_Justice@respublicae.eu meeting, I discussed our proactive steps following the Pylos tragedy. With 7 recommendations from our fundamental rights officer, we're not just compliant but committed to learning and improving. #Frontex
🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/LeijtensFrontex/status/1757729902042718608#m
[2024-02-14 11:34 UTC]
R to @Frontex@respublicae.eu: 🗺️ Nearly all major migration routes saw a monthly drop, ranging from -71% in the Central Mediterranean to -30% in the Western Balkans.
👮♀️Frontex remains committed to safeguarding the EU's borders, with nearly 2 400 officers and staff engaged in various operations around Europe.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/Frontex/status/1756986448836780303#m
[2024-02-12 10:19 UTC]
R to @Frontex@respublicae.eu: 📈 On the Western African route, the number of arrivals reached over 6 600 – nearly 50% more than in December and 10 times the figure reported a year ago.
👮 170 Frontex officers and staff are supporting Spain on the Canary Islands and in the Western Mediterranean region.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/Frontex/status/1756986453471478267#m
[2024-02-12 10:19 UTC]
📢Important update: The European Commission’s evaluation of
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shows strong impact on EU border management, even amidst significant challenges!
We’re committed to enhancing safety, supporting returns, and upholding fundamental rights ⬇️
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_24_613
🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/Frontex/status/1755875371013013667#m
[2024-02-09 08:44 UTC]
👨🏫In 2023, 1 990 EU Border Guard officers underwent training to prepare them for working in
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operations or to master their skills.
From search and rescue exercises, document checks at all types of borders, coastal surveillance, to dog handler training – Frontex makes sure that the EU Border Guard officers are always prepared for all types of challenges! 🏋️♂️
https://nitter.cz/search?q=%23FrontexIn2023
https://nitter.cz/Frontex/status/1734537660075507952#m
🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/Frontex/status/1755179990188974508#m
[2024-02-07 10:41 UTC]
RT by @Frontex@respublicae.eu: I very much welcome the political agreement between @europarl_en@respublicae.eu & @EUCouncil@respublicae.eu on new rules for the Schengen Borders Code.
This will make the Schengen area even stronger and will help us reinforce the controls of the EU external borders in a common, unified way.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/YlvaJohansson/status/1754935455638814811#m
[2024-02-06 18:29 UTC]
RT by @Frontex@respublicae.eu: More than 50% of human trafficking victims identified in the 🇪🇺 are EU citizens.
Join us in the fight #EUvsHumanTrafficking.
Detect the signs that somebody might be a victim of human trafficking. Learn more ↓
🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/EUHomeAffairs/status/1753697329981555090#m
[2024-02-03 08:30 UTC]
Another successful action against cross-border crime! We are stronger when we work together
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https://nitter.cz/Europol/status/1752991651239280695#m
🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/Frontex/status/1753007086907093299#m
[2024-02-01 10:47 UTC]
Challenging times require wise strategies and strong partnerships🤝
We have just signed a joint statement with
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- our close cooperation will further increase the safety and security of the European Union.
We will work together to counter migrant smuggling and trafficking in human beings, and exchange information on challenges within the EU and at the external borders.
https://nitter.cz/search?q=%23StrongerTogether
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Read more:
https://www.frontex.europa.eu/media-centre/news/news-release/frontex-and-europol-forge-closer-cooperation-M5dd4e
🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/Frontex/status/1752713336322462207#m
[2024-01-31 15:19 UTC]
RT by @Frontex@respublicae.eu: Constructive meeting with Minister @MKierwinski from @MSWiA_GOV_PL. Our cooperation is important for the safety and well-being of Europe, along with safeguarding European values. #StrongerTogether 🇪🇺🇵🇱
🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/LeijtensFrontex/status/1752266529146605679#m
[2024-01-30 09:44 UTC]
Happy International Customs Day! 🛃
Every day, EU border and coast guards stand side by side with customs officers, protecting land, sea or air borders and fighting cross-border crime 👮♀️👮
Thank you for your service!
🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/Frontex/status/1750813154156663136#m
[2024-01-26 09:29 UTC]
✈️ In 2023,
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helped Member States return over 39 000 people who have received return decisions from the national authorities, 58% more than in the previous year
📈 More than half of them returned voluntarily (54% vs. 40% in 2022)
📝 Return specialists conducted over 11 000 counselling sessions which resulted in 5 000 people deciding to return voluntarily
https://nitter.cz/search?q=%23Frontexin2023
🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/Frontex/status/1750836005542699094#m
[2024-01-26 11:00 UTC]
Working hand in hand is what makes customs and border management effective.
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was delighted to host Mark Koumans of US Customs and Border Protection at our HQ yesterday. Our dialogue was about more than challenges – it was about forging lasting bonds and identifying shared solutions.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/Frontex/status/1750800652303761554#m
[2024-01-26 08:39 UTC]
RT by @Frontex@respublicae.eu: During today’s Informal meeting of Home Affairs, we have the opportunity to take stock on
➡️The historical achievement on the Pact on Migration and Asylum
➡️TPD
➡️AI
➡️Organised crime and the fight against drug trafficking
My doorstep 👇🏼
🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/YlvaJohansson/status/1750475951702757382#m
[2024-01-25 11:09 UTC]
RT by @Frontex@respublicae.eu: 24.01.2024 -first rotation in the new year of Polish Border Guard officers to participate in @Frontex@respublicae.eu missions- 23 joined missions in:🇦🇱,🇧🇬,🇨🇾,🇪🇪,🇫🇷,🇬🇷,🇭🇷,🇮🇹,🇱🇹,🇷🇴,🇸🇰
Good luck‼️💚
19 officers and 🇵🇱Aircraft back home successfully❗️Good job❗️
Serving for the safety of🇵🇱and🇪🇺‼️
🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/Straz_Graniczna/status/1750170101188362264#m
[2024-01-24 14:54 UTC]
▶️ A new operational year begins at
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today!
We coordinate 19 joint operations – nearly 2 500 EU border and coast guards will work shoulder to shoulder with their national counterparts in nearly 300 locations across Europe and beyond.
Read more:
https://www.frontex.europa.eu/media-centre/news/news-release/new-operational-year-begins-S2Ss2C
🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/Frontex/status/1750100804499886276#m
[2024-01-24 10:18 UTC]
RT by @Frontex@respublicae.eu: At today’s #Frontex Management Board meeting, we shared plans for our new operational year that starts tomorrow. With 2500 officers, along with ships, planes, cars and other equipment at EU’s external borders and beyond, we’re committed to safeguarding Europe #StrongerTogether
🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/LeijtensFrontex/status/1749791875861717331#m
[2024-01-23 13:51 UTC]
R to @Frontex@respublicae.eu: 🌎 Syrians accounted for over 100 000 irregular crossings last year, the highest number among all nationalities. They were followed by Guineas and Afghans
🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/Frontex/status/1747665082362868045#m
[2024-01-17 17:00 UTC]
R to @Frontex@respublicae.eu: 👩👦 Frontex analysts estimate that women accounted for 10% of the total number of all irregular crossings last year, and children accounted for another 10%.
👮♀️ Frontex currently has nearly 2500 officers and other staff taking part in its operations at Europe’s borders
🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/Frontex/status/1747665333660639452#m
[2024-01-17 17:01 UTC]
Travelling to Europe from visa-free countries?
Learn more about the changes and what to expect in the first year!
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plays an important role in establishing and managing
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by hosting the ETIAS Central Unit, which will be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to handle ETIAS applications and help travellers & carriers.
https://nitter.cz/EUHomeAffairs/status/1747190825925099626#m
🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/Frontex/status/1747573851897106752#m
[2024-01-17 10:57 UTC]