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Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, helps EU and Schengen-associated countries manage their external borders.

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Rights groups criticize EU plans to strengthen Frontex

Rights groups criticize EU plans to strengthen Frontex

As the EU plans to strengthen its borders, activists fear the policy will push migrants back into authoritarian regimes.
MigrationSeptember 5, 2024
A Greek coastguard boat is seen at sea

Which EU countries are accused of pushing back migrants?

Which EU countries are accused of pushing back migrants?

Here's an overview of the EU countries facing claims of carrying out illegal pushback operations against migrants.
PoliticsJune 18, 2024
Migrants from Sub-Saharan countries on a boat after they were rescued.

Migrant smugglers: Who are they?

Migrant smugglers: Who are they?

Around 90% of migrants who cross EU borders illegally use smugglers. Who are these smugglers, and how do they operate?
MigrationJune 29, 2023
Border fence with barbed wire

New Frontex boss vows to protect human rights

New Frontex boss vows to protect human rights

Hans Leijtens takes over as new Frontex chief pledging to change the agency's credibility. Will he be able to deliver?
PoliticsFebruary 28, 2023
A dinghy full of refugees being rescued by a Spanish NGO, Open Arms, off the Libyan coast.

Migration: The European Union's perennial conundrum

Migration: The European Union's perennial conundrum

The recurring conundrum of how to sort out the dysfunctional EU migration system returns to the stage this week.
MigrationFebruary 8, 2023
Three people monitoring video screens at the Greek border patrol control room at the Evros River

Abuse accusations leveled against Frontex, Greece

Abuse accusations leveled against Frontex, Greece

A report from the EU's Anti-Fraud Office paints a dark picture of the bloc's border agency as well as Greek affiliates.
Human RightsOctober 21, 2022
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