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Allocation of Cases to Eurojust and to EJN 
17 February 2020
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 5 November 2019, Eurojust and the European Judicial Network (EJN) published a joint report with the aim of assisting practitioners in determining whether a case should be directed to Eurojust or to the EJN.The report outlines the following items:Criteria for … Read more
EU Frontex
Operation against Foreign Terrorist Fighters 
20 December 2019
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
From July to September, Frontex supported Operation Neptune 2 with two experts to assist in sea border control. The operation was targeted at suspected foreign terrorist fighters potentially using maritime routes between North Africa and Southern Europe. It was coordinated by Interpol and supported by … Read more
EU Frontex Terrorism
Ilkka Laitinen Passed Away 
20 December 2019
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 29 September 2019, Lieutenant General Ilkka Laitinen passed away at the age of 57. Laitinen was first Executive Director of Frontex upon its establishment, serving from 2005 to 2014. Since 2018, he served as Head of the Finnish Border Guard. Read more
Frontex
Seamless Border Control 
20 December 2019
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
In October 2019, Frontex ‒ together with the Border Service of Portugal (SEF) and the Lisbon Airport Authority (ANA) ‒ tested new technologies for border control at Lisbon airport to see whether biometric solutions can decrease the waiting time at borders. The technology uses face … Read more
EU Frontex Criminal Records Judicial Cooperation Law Enforcement Cooperation
Operation Mobile 2 
20 December 2019
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
At the beginning of October 2019, a 12-day operation, entitled Joint Action Day (JAD) Mobile 2, led to the detection of 439 stolen cars as well to the seizure of 11.9 million cigarettes, 20 tonnes of raw tobacco, 38 firearms and 296 pieces of … Read more
EU Europol Frontex Judicial Cooperation Police Cooperation
Cooperation with Ukraine Extended 
9 September 2019
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
At the end of May 2019, Frontex and the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine extended their cooperation for another three years by signing a new cooperation plan for 2019-2021. Read more
EU Frontex
Liaison Officer Deployed to the Baltic States 
9 September 2019
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
At the beginning of May 2019, Frontex’ new Liaison Officer to the Baltic States took up his duties. The deployment of liaison officers is part of the creation of a new network of 11 liaison officers to EU Member States and Schengen-associated countries. Read more
EU Frontex
Joint Action Plan with Europol Signed 
9 September 2019
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 7 June 2019, Frontex and Europol signed a new joint Action Plan. The Action Plan foresees a more structured exchange of information between the two agencies. Read more
EU Europol Frontex
Risk Analysis Cell Opened in Dakar 
9 September 2019
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 12 June 2019, Frontex opened a Risk Analysis Cell in Dakar, Senegal. The cell will collect and analyse strategic data on cross-border crime and support relevant authorities involved in border management. Read more
EU Frontex
Aerostat Pilot Project Launched 
9 September 2019
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
At the end of July 2019, Frontex has launched its aerostat pilot project in cooperation with the Hellenic Coast Guard. The project wants to assess the capacity and cost efficiency of aerostat for operating sea surveillance such as detecting unauthorised border crossings, supporting sea rescue … Read more
EU Frontex
Cooperation Plan with EASO Signed 
9 September 2019
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 18 July 2019, Frontex and the European Asylum Support Office (EASO) signed an updated Cooperation Plan to further strengthen their cooperation in the fields of asylum, border control and migration management. Read more
EU Frontex
First Operation Outside the EU 
17 June 2019
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 21 May 2019, Frontex launched its first full-fledged joint operation outside the European Union. This first operation in Albania aimed at supporting Albanian border guards with border control and at combating cross-border crime. For the operation, 50 officers from 12 EU Member States, … Read more
EU Frontex
Patrol Cars Started Operating 
17 June 2019
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
At the end of May 2019, for the first time in its history, Frontex started to operate its own patrol cars in various field deployments at Europe’s borders.The patrol cars are a first step towards Frontex operating its own equipment rather than relying … Read more
EU Frontex
Call for Proposals on Training Activities Published 
28 May 2019
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 17 April 2019, Frontex published a call for proposals for “Development and delivery of training activities for border and coast guards.” The call for proposals offers financial support to develop, review, and/or deliver training courses for border and/or coast guards. In line with … Read more
EU Frontex
Risk Analysis for 2019 
13 May 2019
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 20 February 2019, Frontex published its Risk Analysis for the year 2019. According to the report, illegal border-crossings in 2018 amounted to 150,114 – 27% less than in 2017. The report sees the primary reason for this decrease in the dramatic fall in … Read more
EU Frontex
Annual Report of the Consultative Forum Published 
13 May 2019
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 1 March 2019, the Frontex Consultative Forum on Fundamental Rights published its annual report for the year 2018. The report still sees inadequat staffing of the Agency’s Fundamental Rights Office and raises concerns with respect to the independence of this office. The report … Read more
EU Frontex