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🔥 Major wildfire response on Chios Island 🔥 Despite massive firefighting efforts, devastating fires have burned over 4500 hectares on Chios. Our hearts go out to the affected communities. More than 400 firefighters deployed, 14 helicopters, 4 airplanes, and the assistance of all available resources were able to evacuate a dozen villages and prevent human losses. As part of the operation, Frontex patrols, one of them composed of Norwegian police officers, secured access roads to protect both residents and emergency responders. All available resources were mobilised in this critical operation. One arrest has been made in connection with suspected arson. #ChiosFires #EmergencyResponse #Frontex #Greece

🇩🇰Congratulations Denmark! Under the slogan ‘A strong Europe in a changing world’, the Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2025 will work for a secure as well as a competitive and green Europe. In the Justice and Home Affairs Council priority will be given to ensuring effective control of the EU's external borders and supporting the Council's continued efforts to identify new and effective approaches to managing migration.

Class of 2025 I looked out and saw 234 women and men standing in uniform. Officers, from guards up to colonels. Ready to serve. This was their graduation ceremony at the Warsaw Royal Castle last week. Behind them were their families, proud, emotional, quietly taking in the moment. It struck me deeply. It was a moment of recognition: for the officers, and for the people who stood by them every step of the way. These new officers of the European Border and Coast Guard Standing Corps came from across the continent. Different countries, different paths, but united by shared mission. Now they head to the European borders, from Estonia to Greece, from Spain to Albania. Their presence reflects more than operational support. It is a visible sign of European solidarity and responsibility. This group was trained in Almada (PT) and Avila (ES). But when everything goes according to plan they are the last ones that enjoyed the hospitality and support of Portugal and Spain. After the graduation, we marked another step forward for our long-term mission. I signed an agreement with Poland’s Ministry of Interior to establish the future training of Standing Corps officers right here in Warsaw, at the Academy of Physical Education. This is an investment in professionalism, partnership, and Europe’s future capacity to manage its borders. For now, congratulations! To the new officers, to their families, and to everyone at Frontex who made this moment possible, thank you. I have taken part in many ceremonies over my career, but this one felt very special. Because this is not only national service. It is European service. And it matters to all of us. You have my respect. You have my full support.

Thank you Europol for a productive exchange on current and future cooperation. We look forward to the further strengthening of our partnership for the benefit of European security🤝

🎓Now Hiring: Senior Quality Assurance & Accreditation Officer 🎓 Join Frontex as a Senior Quality Assurance & Accreditation Officer and play a critical role in shaping and maintaining top-level training within the European Border and Coast Guard (EBCG) Academy. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact training quality systems at the European level, ensuring alignment with best practices and international standards. 📌 Key responsibilities:  Ensure effective implementation of the internal quality assurance system, policies, and procedures across all training courses and programmes.  Advise EBCG Academy management on the quality of training and curriculum development, supporting continuous improvement and strategic alignment. 🔎 What we’re looking for:  At least 9 years of full-time professional experience.  Minimum 5 years of experience in training-related quality assurance and quality enhancement at the European level.  In-depth knowledge of the Bologna and Copenhagen principles and their application to European training quality frameworks. 🕒 Application deadline:  04.07.2025  🔗Apply here -> https://lnkd.in/dpkHCUSs If you’re passionate about training excellence and ready to lead quality assurance on a European stage, this role is for you. Join Frontex and help provide world-class training to Europe’s border and coast guard professionals. #FrontexCareers #QualityAssurance #EBCGAcademy #LeadershipOpportunity #PublicService 

🎉 Celebrating 10 Years of SatCen–Frontex Cooperation This year marks a decade of strong and evolving collaboration between SatCen and #Frontex under our Service Level Agreement (SLA), supporting the security of the EU’s external borders through cutting-edge geospatial intelligence which is under the framework of the Copernicus Programme Over the past 10 years, this partnership has delivered:  📌 2,173 service requests processed  📌 6,832 geospatial products  📌 9,280 satellite images  📌 390 law enforcement officers trained in IMINT for border surveillance A milestone was reached in 2024 with a new legal framework that set the foundation for even deeper cooperation and operational coordination — including the adoption of an indefinite-term SLA and strengthened protocols for data exchange and confidentiality. From tackling illegal trafficking to enhancing situational awareness, our joint work effort proves the strategic value of Earth Observation in border management. We thank our colleagues at SatCen, especially Director Louis Tillier, for their expertise, commitment, and shared vision. Here’s to continued innovation, trust, and delivering security from above.   #SatCen #GeospatialIntelligence #EUsecurity #EarthObservation #BorderManagement #Copernicus #IMINT 

The year 2025 brought important anniversaries to the European Border and Coast Guard community - 40 years of the Schengen Agreement and 20 years of Frontex are truly important milestones. The Agency‘s vulnerability assessment function is still two years short of its first-round anniversary. With the important inputs from our border guard colleagues in the 29 Member States and Schengen associated countries, this year we shared the eighth edition of individual country assessments with our stakeholders on Thursday, 26 June. The overall results are encouraging - the total number of identified vulnerabilities concerning the capacities and preparedness of border control in our Member States declined.   Together we will set out to implement remedies - all this with one common goal: to ensure today‘s external borders of the European Union remain secure tomorrow. Read more -> https://lnkd.in/dWuk5tGF

🌎Empowering innovation through inclusion. Frontex proudly took part in the 7th Perspektywy Women in Tech Summit in Warsaw - Europe’s largest tech event for women - bringing together 10,000 participants from 80+ countries. 💡 Representing the Agency, Marta, one of our engineers, shared her journey from space research to border innovation - highlighting how satellite technologies like Galileo and Copernicus support smarter, safer border management.  From AI-driven surveillance to Digital Twins for border simulation, Frontex is committed to leveraging cutting-edge solutions - while fostering a culture where women in tech can thrive. We thank the Perspektywy Educational Foundation for this forward-thinking event. Here’s to building a more innovative, inclusive future - together. 🚀   🔗 Read more -> https://lnkd.in/dTnr4p-d #Frontex #WomenInTech #SpaceInnovation #BorderManagement #DiversityInTech #EU #Copernicus #Galileo #EngineeringLeadership #Perspektywy2025 

For over a decade now, the European Union 🇪🇺 has been actively supporting a comprehensive approach to border protection, contributing to a resilient, humane and effective migration management across the Western Balkans. This long-term commitment aims to strengthen national systems, ensure fair treatment for people on the move, and align practices with EU and international standards. Through an EU-funded programme, implemented in close partnership with Frontex, European Union Agency for Asylum – EUAA, IOM - UN Migration and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency we are building stronger, more resilient migration and asylum systems in the region. This collaboration supports: 🔹 National authorities in managing borders effectively 🔹 Protection for refugees and vulnerable groups 🔹 Capacity-building for institutions and professionals By strengthening these systems, we are not only improving governance today but also paving the way for the region’s closer integration with the EU, driving the #EUEnlargement process forward🚀 #StrongerTogether

Frontex will soon open new border guard training centre in Warsaw We are set to open a new training centre for border guards in Warsaw, the home of its headquarters. The modern educational facility featuring both classrooms and tactical training areas will be established on the campus of the University of Physical Education. The first students are expected to arrive on campus later this year. The establishment of this training facility was formalised🤝 with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Frontex Executive Director Hans Leijtens and Poland’s Minister of Interior Tomasz Siemoniak. This represents yet another step in the close relationship between Frontex and Poland, which has hosted the agency now for over two decades. The message of the day 👉 comes in the words of Frontex Executive Director Hans Leijtens: “Training our border guards in the heart of Europe sends a clear message: protecting our borders is a shared European duty. This centre in Warsaw is where the future of European border management begins. High-quality training is how we ensure every officer, from across Europe, meets the same high standards and is prepared for the complex challenges at our borders.” More details here: https://europa.eu/!xbhv38