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👮♀️ Mitigating threats to EU security and prosperity require a continuum of diplomatic, economic, border management, defence and law enforcement measures - Deputy Executive Aija Kalnaja stressed during a panel discussion at Commission’s 17th Security Symposium on 20 February in Brussels. 👮♂️

Fundamental rights in law enforcement are not just legal obligations. They define who we are. At Europol’s Fundamental Rights Conference today, I spoke about the duty of leadership: not just setting rules, but shaping a culture. That is not a matter of flipping a switch. Changing a culture is not a smooth ride. Sometimes it’s even more like an uphill battle. It’s more about encouraging, supporting and cultivating than about managing. Leading by example and at the same time acknowledging that nobody is perfect. At least I know for sure I’m not. A professional law enforcement officer must be more than effective. We must be legitimate in the eyes of the people we serve. Next to culture and leadership, this also requires training and oversight that upholds integrity at every level. The path ahead is clear: we will continue to train, build, and lead a law enforcement culture that stands for both security and dignity. The people of Europe expect nothing less. And they shouldn’t.

⏫ 2024 …it was a year of change and growth for Frontex. 👉 3,000 EU officers working at the borders every day 👉23 operations 👉1 EU’s external border 👀 To find out what kept Frontex busy last year, go to -> 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dBmFWUwU

❗❗ Frontex Online Industry Days: Interpretation & Cultural Mediation Services Is your company specialized in interpretation and cultural mediation? Do you want to contribute to border management operations? 👀 Frontex, the European Border, and Coast Guard Agency is looking for industry partners to support briefings, screening, and return counselling activities through language and mediation services. 📅 Join us on 11-12 March 2025 for our Online Industry Days (I-Days)! 📍 This is your chance to: 🔸Showcase your services, expertise, and innovations 🔸Engage with Frontex and Member States representatives 🔸Explore collaboration opportunities in face-to-face, remote, and hybrid service delivery 👀What we are looking for: 👉Broad language coverage 👉Scalable service capacity (up to 300 profiles) 👉24/7 availability 👉Sustainable solutions aligned with the Green Deal How to participate? 📧 Register at: https://lnkd.in/dWgWWwRm 📅 Submit your expression of interest by 3 March 2025! Only selected applicants will receive an exclusive invitation to present their solutions. 🌐Event format: Online (Webex) Audience: Frontex internal units & Member States representatives ❗ Let’s shape the future of interpretation & cultural mediation in border operations together! #Frontex #IndustryDays #Interpretation #CulturalMediation #BorderManagement #LanguageServices #Innovation #Sustainability #EU

📢 Deadline Extended – Frontex Research Grants Programme 2024  📢   ❗Exciting news for researchers and innovators! The deadline for the 2024 Call for Proposals under the Frontex Research Grants Programme has been extended until 27 February 2025!   🔬If you’re working on novel technologies to futureproof the EU’s external borders, this is your chance to secure funding and make an impact.  👉👉 Key details: 🔹Reference: 2024/CFP/INNOVATE/01 🔗 All documents are available here: https://lnkd.in/eQKQn3MJ 📧 Submit your proposal in paper and confirm by email to [email protected] 🚀We look forward to supporting cutting-edge research that will shape the future of border security and innovation.    ❗ Don’t miss this opportunity! Apply now!   #ResearchGrants #Innovation #BorderSecurity #Technology #FundingOpportunity #Frontex

📣 FROM EU EXTERNAL BORDERS: JANUARY 2025 📉 In the first month of 2025, the number of irregular border crossings into the European Union drop by 22% y/y to 13 400 🚨 The Western African route accounts for nearly third of all irregular crossings in January 📉 The Western Balkan saw the sharpest decline of 66% compared to January 2024 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/d9kTvuKu

On Thursday, we had the pleasure of welcoming 26 young people from Austria to the Frontex headquarters in Warsaw. During their visit, we introduced them to our Agency’s work and engaged in open, fact-based discussions on migration and EU-wide border protection. Under the motto ‘’Let’s talk about it’’ – by poledu.at -, the aim was to encourage independent thinking and challenge echo chambers by fostering meaningful dialogue. PolEdu is a non-partisan platform committed to the political education of young people through events, workshops and study visits.💡 We were truly impressed by their curiosity, openness to new perspectives, and willingness to ask thought-provoking questions. 💡 👏 💪 Events like these are essential for us to promote transparency and constructive discussion. A big thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to this insightful exchange! 🙌

#Frontex has welcomed Blue Book trainees from DG Migration and Home Affairs (DG HOME), European Commission. We were honoured and glad to explain our role in #eubordermanagement, safeguarding #fundamentalrights and our commitment in protecting #euexternalborders. 👉 Would you like to apply for a traineeship at Frontex? 📅 Registrations for October 2025 session will open on 17 February 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eF-BdQkM

Last week’s meeting of EU interior ministers and other officials in Warsaw also provided an opportunity for me to meet and host a number of them at our headquarters. I also spoke to a number of ministers at the meeting hosted by the Polish presidency of the Council of the EU. Yes, there were many handshakes and small talk. But more importantly, these discussions reinforced our shared commitment to securing Europe’s borders. Frontex continues to grow as a key partner in European integrated border management, working hand in hand with national authorities. Border security isn’t just about enforcement—it’s about balancing priorities. Protecting Europe while respecting fundamental rights is a duty we take seriously. That’s why I was pleased to also welcome the Executive Director of the Fundamental Rights Agency. Frontex and FRA share a unique partnership, ensuring security never comes at the cost of dignity. For example, FRA played an important role in helping us develop the role of a Frontex Fundamental Rights Monitor.

🧾 Already 76 years have passed since the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted.   At #Frontex we celebrated this anniversary with a Fundamental Rights Office Open Day. It was a great opportunity to exchange ideas and to discuss the role of fundamental rights in border management with our colleagues.  🙌 A big thank you to everyone who participated in this event - this will enable us to work even better.