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EU external borders: Irregular border crossings fall 22% in January

EU external borders: Irregular border crossings fall 22% in January

2025-02-11

The number of irregular border crossings into the European Union fell to just over 13 400 in January, marking a 22% decrease compared to the same month last year.

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Last month in the field - December

Last month in the field - December

2025-01-21

In December, Frontex, tackled sophisticated smuggling operations, trained the next generation of border officers, and launched a new operational command structure to strengthen its presence in Greece and Cyprus.

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Irregular border crossings into EU drop sharply in 2024

Irregular border crossings into EU drop sharply in 2024

2025-01-14

New preliminary data from Frontex reveal a significant 38% drop in irregular border crossings into the EU in 2024, reaching the lowest level since 2021, when migration was still affected by the COVID pandemic.

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EU Commissioner Brunner Visits Frontex Headquarters in Warsaw

EU Commissioner Brunner Visits Frontex Headquarters in Warsaw

2025-01-09

Magnus Brunner, the newly appointed European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, visited today the Warsaw headquarters of Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency.

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EU external borders: Irregular crossings down 40%; Western African route at record high

EU external borders: Irregular crossings down 40%; Western African route at record high

2024-12-13

In the first 11 months of 2024, irregular border crossings into the European Union dropped by 40%, to 220 700, according to preliminary data collected by Frontex.

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Frontex launch of new operational command structure in Greece and Cyprus

Frontex launch of new operational command structure in Greece and Cyprus

2024-12-09

(Alexandroupolis) 28 November, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency has reached a significant milestone and reinforced the cooperation with Member States towards a stronger and more effective operational command structure in Greece and Cyprus.

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