Frontex

👮 The Commander of Frontex, Georgios Pyliaros, welcomed Admiral José António Vizinha Mirones of the Portuguese Maritime Police to the Frontex Headquarters in Piraeus during the latter’s recent visit. The Admiral participated in the Joint Coordination Board (JCB), where discussions focused on the current operational situation regarding migration in Greece and Cyprus. 🗪 During the talks, Commander Georgios Pyliaros expressed, on behalf of the entire chain of command, his sincere appreciation for Portugal's continued contribution to the Frontex contingent. The professionalism and dedication displayed by the Portuguese crews operating the Coastal Patrol Boats in Greece were highlighted, underscoring their exemplary performance and seamless integration with Frontex teams. 👉 In response, Admiral José António Vizinha Mirones expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to visit the Frontex Greece Headquarters and commended the collective effort in maintaining maritime security along the borders of Europe. He acknowledged the critical role that Frontex plays in safeguarding the region and emphasised the importance of continued collaboration in addressing the migration challenges faced by both Greece and Cyprus. 🤝 The meeting reinforced the strong partnership between Frontex and the Portuguese Maritime Police, paving the way for enhanced cooperation in upholding a secure maritime environment in Europe. This was underscored by the formal exchange of Frontex and Portuguese Maritime Police coins symbolising the strong partnership and mutual respect between Frontex and the Portuguese Maritime Police.

🚙 Frontex new Jeep Compass Fleet ready for action! 👮♂️🌍💪 Sand, riverbeds, mud, snow, rocks… these vehicles are not afraid of any type of terrain. We are talking about the acquisition of new Jeep Compass vehicles. Their full name (model) for geeks is the Overland 1.3 PHEV 240 KM AT6 4XE. The first four Jeeps were unveiled in front of Spire building at Frontex HQ in Warsaw, shining under the perfect sunlight. Just like true stars! 📸✨  The new fleet was presented outside the entrance with all the directorates, divisions, and units involved. They are mid-size SUVs that will allow Frontex to increase its capacity to manage predominantly patrolling needs of Standing Corps officers operating along all external EU borders, including islands. Hybrid technology integrates an electric motor with a conventional engine, enhancing the sustainability of the vehicle. The delivery of these new SUVs marks a significant evolution for Frontex, enhancing its ability to respond effectively to emerging threats at Europe’s borders. By investing in advanced capabilities and maintaining a focus on sustainability, Frontex is not only reinforcing its professional image but also ensuring a safer Europe. 🎥 Discover Frontex’s new fleet of Jeep Compass vehicles for operational areas. Check out the video for more content and interviews! #Frontex #bordermanagement #OffRoad #NewFleet #Europe #EuropeanInstitutions #operations

📢 In less than one hour, the team composed of the Romanian Border Police, Romanian Customs and Frontex managed to thwart the plans of 2 persons who intended to smuggle over 2.6 million pieces of cigarettes from Ukraine to Romania. The team's success 👏 is even more impressive as cigarettes have been found hidden in the most inventive locations, such as the modified exhaust pipe of the car or among carefully stacked insulation materials. 👮♂️ Our EU border guard Ioannis, who supported the Romanian authorities in both cases, is well known among Frontex colleagues as being “a true professional, with a special and inexhaustible flair for detecting cross-border crime activities”. 🥳 Hats off to all of you, dear Romanian and Frontex colleagues!

📣 FROM EU EXTERNAL BORDERS: Q1 2025 📉 In the first three months of 2025, the number of irregular border crossings into the European Union drops by 31% y/y to 33 600 📉 Western Balkan saw the biggest drop of 64% 🚨 Eastern Mediterranean and Western African are the busiest routes this year 🌍 Top nationalities detected: Afghan, Malian and Bangladeshi. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/ew-U74YT

Strategic issues in border management require strategic partnerships…   because they produce very concrete results, as proven by the example of #Frontex and IOM - UN Migration cooperation in the Western Balkan region, particularly under the IPA Migration Project.     Frontex Executive Director Hans Leijtens and the Director of the IOM Global Office Brussels Lukas Gherke have met in Warsaw to enhance the relation even further in the following areas:   🔄 coordinated efforts on return, readmission, and reintegration programs, combining our unique capabilities  ⚙️ technical assistance to non-EU countries in integrated border management (with special emphasis on Ukraine, the Western Balkans, and West and North Africa)  📝 institutionalisation of bilateral cooperation by providing an adequate legal framework for future initiatives  🧩 strategic and operational coordination to avoid overlapping of functions and benefit from synergies Our successful cooperation, combining IOM’s field presence with Frontex’s operational capacity, will surely contribute to supporting Member States and partners in the field even more effectively. 

🛑 Firearms trafficking is a growing threat. Especially in times of war and instability. Frontex, with the support of Member States like Poland, is stepping up. At the Polish Border Guard academy in Ketrzyn, we trained officers from 10 EU countries to better detect and stop the smuggling of firearms at the borders. With support from EU Member States and under the EMPACT initiative, we’re helping ensure that border security also means safer communities. Our aim is to equip frontline officers with the tools and knowledge to stop weapons before they reach our streets. 👉 Our message is clear: keeping Europe safe starts at the borders. 

📢 Coming Soon: A New Methodology for Testing Innovation for border management! Frontex Research and Innovation is publishing a new methodology designed to test and validate emerging technology solutions in pilot projects.    The methodology is built on real-world lessons from past projects and is flexible & adaptable for different operational environments. 🗓️ The methodology is currently being finalised and is expected to be published in Q3 2025 on the Frontex website. Stay tuned for updates! #Frontex #Innovation #BorderManagement #Technology #Research 

“2024 …it was a year of change and growth for Frontex.” Frontex released its Annual Risk Analysis for 2024/2025, highlighting immediate challenges at EU borders. The Agency also published a Strategic Risk Analysis with a decade-long perspective on evolving threats and opportunities in border management. 

🏴☠️Counterfeit products, worth approximately 70.000 Euro, prevented from entering the black market. 🧐It was thanks to the vigilance and fruitful cooperation between the Bulgarian Border Police, Bulgarian Customs and Frontex. It happened in Lesovo border crossing point, on entry to Bulgaria from Türkiye. Over 1.400 garments and almost 900 pairs of slippers, bearing the insignia of famous brands, were transported in 2 vehicles, some having labels displaying prices up to 600 Euro for a t-shirt, for example. 👮👮♀️ “It is not easy to spot fake from original when it comes to counterfeit goods. But I work with professionals on daily basis and together we have become a serious obstacle for smugglers” said Cornel, our EU border guard involved in the discovery, referring to his Bulgarian counterparts. Great job, dear colleagues! Keep up the good work and close cooperation!

🌍 👮♂️ Ready to shape the future of smooth and effective border management?     🎓The European Joint Master’s Programme in Strategic Border Management organised by Frontex is a pioneering educational initiative designed to develop the leaders who will shape the future of our borders.   🚀The new edition of the Master’s Programme was launched in partnership with leading universities and academies in the European Union  The Estonian Academy of Security Sciences Rezekne Academy of Technologies, Latvia   Mykolas Romeris University, Lithuania   Royal Netherlands Marechaussee Training and Expertise Centre University of Salamanca (Universidad de Salamanca) 👩🏻🏫 27 students   🙋🏻♀️ 30% women  🌍13 countries: Croatia, Greece, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Iceland, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania Sweden, Finland  👩🏻🎓 Graduation ceremony in Salamanca, Spain, 18 December 2026    Through rigorous academic coursework and practical training, the Programme’s students will gain invaluable insights and experience, preparing them to lead in an ever-changing political, economic, and social landscape.  Together, we are building a safer and more humane Europe.    #BorderManagement #MastersProgram #Frontex #Leadership #Education #Innovation