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What is Frontex?

Frontex, the EU agency based in Warsaw, was created as a specialised and independent body tasked to coordinate the operational cooperation between Member States in the field of border security. The activities of Frontex are intelligence driven. Frontex complements and provides particular added value to the national border management systems of the Member States.

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Latest news
and upcoming events

19-01-2012

Frontex signs Working Arrangement with Nigeria

Warsaw, January 19, 2012 — Frontex and representatives of the Nigerian Immigration Service signed a working arrangement at Frontex’s Warsaw HQ on January 19. The Federal Republic of Nigeria was... more

17-01-2012

European Day for Border Guards showcases - invitation

Invitation to industry/researchers to showcase innovative technology in the area of border control (checks and surveillance) and to attend the European Day for Border Guards in Warsaw on 23-24 May... more

Situation
at the external borders

18-01-2012

FRAN Quarterly | Q03 2011

Warsaw, 18 January 2012 – Over 38 000 migrants were detected crossing illegally into the EU in the third quarter of 2011 (Q3), which constitutes an 11% increase in comparison to the same period... more

25-10-2011

Eastern Borders Risk Analysis Network Annual Overview 2011

When compared to 2009, the overall migratory situation at the common borders between Belarus, Moldova, Ukraine, the Russian Federation and neighboring Poland, Slovakia, Finland, Norway, Lithuania,... more