Rapid Border Intervention Launched
20 September 2021
Riehle_Cornelia_Neu_SW.jpg Cornelia Riehle LL.M.

Following an official request by the Lithuanian authorities asking for assistance with growing migration pressure at the country’s border with Belarus, Frontex launched a rapid border intervention to assist the EU Member State by supplying officers and equipment. In the first week of July 2021, Lithuanian authorities recorded more than 800 illegal border crossings at its borders with Belarus.

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Author

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Cornelia Riehle LL.M.

Institution:
Academy of European Law (ERA)

Department:
Criminal Law

Position:
Deputy Head of Section