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Europol and Frontex Sign New Working Arrangement 
14 September 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2026
On 16 July 2026, Europol and Frontex signed a new Working Arrangement, reinforcing cooperation between the two agencies in tackling migrant smuggling, human trafficking, terrorism, and other cross-border crime. Read more
EU Europol Frontex Organised Crime Terrorism Trafficking in Human Beings Law Enforcement Cooperation
Annual Report 2025: Frontex Consultative Forum on Fundamental Rights 
2 July 2026 (updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
On 2 June 2026, the Frontex Consultative Forum on Fundamental Rights published its thirteenth Annual Report. The report outlines the main observations and recommendations shared by the Consultative Forum with Frontex and its Management Board throughout 2025.The recommendations are aimed at strengthening the … Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Frontex
Frontex and Armenia Initial New Cooperation Arrangement 
15 May 2026 (updated 3 months, 2 weeks ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
During the EU–Armenia summit held on 4/5 May 2026, Frontex and Armenia formally initialled a new Working Arrangement on border and migration management.The proposed arrangement provides for cooperation in areas including training, exchange of expertise, and risk analysis. Initialling confirms agreement on the text … Read more
EU Frontex
Frontex and EUAA Sign New Working Arrangement 
26 February 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
On 22 January 2026, Frontex and the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) signed a new Working Arrangement to support Member States by providing technical and operational assistance in the areas of migration, return, asylum, and reception. Read more
EU Frontex
Spotlight ECJ Rules on Frontex Obligations in Joint Return Operations and Pushbacks 
2 February 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2025
On 18 January 2025, upon appeal, the Grand Chamber of the ECJ largely set aside two judgments of the General Court that declined Frontex's liability for damages in the context of joint return operations and pushbacks from Greece to Türkiye. The ECJ's judgments are likely to send a strong signal taking account of the changing role of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Frontex
JHA Council Discusses Internal Security Implications of Drones 
30 January 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
At the Council meeting on 8 December 2025, the Home Affairs Ministers of EU Member States discussed common law enforcement measures to address the malicious use of drones. Possible EU actions could include better coordination of anti-drone activities, harmonisation of anti-drone systems standards, and … Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Security Union Europol Frontex Law Enforcement Cooperation
“Pirates 3” Targets Border Smuggling 
28 January 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2025
On 12 December 2025, Frontex informed the public about the Joint Action Days “Pirates 3”: a large-scale, intelligence-led operation conducted at the EU’s external borders, targeting organised criminal networks smuggling people and illicit goods. The operation took place between 6 and 17 October 2025; … Read more
EU Europol Frontex Counterfeiting & Piracy Organised Crime Law Enforcement Cooperation
Spotlight Frontex Report on Earth Observation for Border Management 
8 January 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2025
At the beginning of December 2025, Frontex published a new report examining how Earth Observation (EO) technologies can support national authorities managing the EU’s external borders. It also deals with the use of EO technologies to monitor cross-border crime. Read more
EU Frontex
EU JHA Heads Strengthen Fundamental Rights Compliance 
31 December 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2025
From 4 to 5 December 2025, the Heads of EU Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Agencies met in Vienna to review joint achievements and align future cooperation with broader EU priorities. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Europol Eurojust Frontex Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)
Frontex and EU Agencies Test New EU Screening Process 
10 November 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 3/2025
In cooperation with Italian national authorities, the EU Agency for Asylum (EUAA), and Europol, Frontex conducted a two-week pilot exercise on Lampedusa in October 2025 to test the EU’s new screening process. This exercise was part of the preparatory measures for implementing the EU Pact … Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Schengen Europol Frontex
Frontex to Modernise Europe’s Border Surveillance 
3 November 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 3/2025
In mid-October 2025, Frontex released a comprehensive blueprint report designed to improve the connectivity, interoperability, and future readiness of Europe’s border security systems. The new European Border Surveillance Reference Architecture (EBS-RA) aims to help EU Member States share information more effectively, modernise outdated systems, and derive greater value from surveillance capabilities. Read more
EU Frontex
Frontex Annual Activity Report 2024 
30 October 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
At the beginning of October 2025, Frontex published its Annual Activity Report for 2024, outlining how the Agency worked with EU Member States, Schengen Associated Countries, and international partners to strengthen border management across land, sea, and air throughout the year. The report details … Read more
EU Frontex
Updated Frontex Handbook on Contingency Planning for Border Management and Return 
22 October 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 3/2025
At the end of September 2025, Frontex released an update of its Handbook on Contingency Planning for Border Management and Return. The handbook offers practical guidance to EU Member States and Schengen-associated countries on how to prepare for and respond to crises at their … Read more
EU Frontex
Frontex Fundamental Rights Officer's 2024 Report 
19 August 2025 (updated 1 year, 1 month ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2025
On 21 July 2025, the independent Frontex's Fundamental Rights Officer (FRO) has published his 2024 Annual Report. It offers a view of how rights are being protected at the EU’s external borders and where concerns remain. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Frontex
Status Agreement Signed Between Frontex and Bosnia and Herzegovina 
30 July 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2025
On 11 June 2025, the EU and Bosnia and Herzegovina signed a Status Agreement to strengthen cooperation on migration and border management between Frontex and the authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The agreement allows Frontex to carry out joint operations with Bosnia and Herzegovina and to deploy its standing corps anywhere along the country's borders. Read more
EU OLAF Frontex European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) Protection of Financial Interests
Vision of the Frontex Fundamental Rights Office 
15 July 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2025
On 19 June 2025, Frontex's Fundamental Rights Office outlined the identity, values, and core dimensions of its work. The paper entitled "Vision" is the long-term strategy of Frontex's Fundamental Rights Office outlining the path towards the protection, promotion and monitoring of fundamental rights in Frontex's activities. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Frontex