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www.dw.com
2 months ago
EU data protection

UK, EU border agency sign agreement on migration DW 02/23/2024

UK and Frontex signed agreement to strengthen border cooperation
UK aims to curb irregular migration across the English Channel [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
EU data protection

Spain and EU to sign migration deal with Mauritania as people-smuggling rises

There has been a surge in people-smuggling operations to the Canary Islands, with a dramatic increase in the number of people making the perilous journey.
The EU is seeking to strengthen ties with Mauritania, Tunisia, and Egypt to create strategic alliances in managing migration and creating legal routes for migrants. [ more ]
www.dw.com
5 months ago
Europe news

EU deploys agents to help Finland bolster Russian border DW 11/23/2023

Frontex is deploying personnel and resources to Finland to combat suspected 'weaponized migration' orchestrated by Russia.
Finnish authorities have reported an increase in migrants arriving at their border, most without proper identification or documents.
The Finnish Prime Minister accuses Russia of being behind the disruption of border security, while Russia denies the accusation. [ more ]
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www.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Europe news

EU deploys border agents to Finland amid increase in asylum seeker arrivals

Finland accuses Russia of pushing asylum seekers to its border
European Union's border protection agency, Frontex, to deploy 50 officers to Finland
Finland blames Russia for increase in undocumented migrant arrivals [ more ]
euronews
5 months ago
Europe news

Frontex to send 50 more officers to guard Finland-Russia border

Finland will close most of its eastern border crossings with Russia due to a migrant crisis and accuses Russia of hybrid warfare tactics.
The European agency Frontex will deploy 50 officers to Finland's border with Russia to strengthen border control activities.
Finnish-Russian relations have deteriorated, and Russia is stepping up security in the border region. [ more ]
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euronews
1 month ago
Europe news

Canary Islands sees surge of migrant arrivals via West African route

The Canary Islands are experiencing a surge in irregular migration from Africa, with significant numbers of minors in need of shelter.
While overall irregular border crossings into the EU have decreased, the Western African migratory route to the Canary Islands has seen a tenfold increase. [ more ]
euronews
1 month ago
Europe news

17 rescued, 3 missing after migrant boat lost near Greek island

Efforts to stop Mediterranean crossings have not prevented drownings.
Greek islands are a common entry point into the EU for migrants from Turkey. [ more ]
euronews
1 month ago
Europe news

Police said the Albanian driver lost control and plunged into a river

Albania serves as a transit hub for migrants heading towards the EU.
Authorities are working to close off paths into the EU by collaborating with Albania. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Europe news

Watchdog Finds E.U. Border Agency Too Weak to Prevent Migrant Disasters at Sea

Frontex lacks ability to prevent maritime disasters
Legislative authority needed for search-and-rescue missions at EU level [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
EU data protection

Watchdog urges EU rescue rules change after migrant boat disaster off Greece

EU's watchdog calls for change in search and rescue rules after inquiry into migrant boat sinking
Current rules hinder Frontex in fulfilling obligations and coordinating rescue missions [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
EU data protection

Six hundred people drowning but no mayday call. Is this how Europe deters migrants? | Emily O'Reilly

Absence of proactive search-and-rescue operations in the Mediterranean
Policy choices affecting migrant rescue operations [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago
EU data protection

Home Office signs tech and data sharing deal with Frontex | Computer Weekly

Enhanced border security through data sharing with Frontex
Focus on collaboration for improved intelligence and technology use [ more ]
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