⚽ Deputy Executive Director Lars Gerdes got a first-hand look at #Frontex game plan for #EURO2024 at #Munich Airport. The European team spirit and top-notch cooperation with Bundespolizei Bayern are the perfect match. Together, we’re unbeatable! 🏆 👏 🇪🇺 #Bundespolizei #SecurityWin

📢 Frontex Fundamental Rights Officer’s 2023 Annual Report is out! Read this comprehensive overview of the findings of fundamental rights monitoring activities, statistical overviews of reporting and accountability mechanisms and main recommendations made in 2023

📢 From EU external borders: 📊 Irregular border crossings fall by almost one third in the first half of 2024 📉 The Western Balkans and Central Med routes saw the largest decreases in detections of irregular border crossings 📈 The West African route and the Eastern Land Border

Future-proofing our borders. Our exercise with the Polish authorities highlights the importance of spotting and fixing weak spots. Strong planning = protected borders. #Cooperation #Security #Frontex Straż Graniczna

Today, 10 years ago, Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was brought down over eastern Ukraine. The flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur carried 298 people, including 196 Dutch nationals. We fly the flag at half-mast in their honor. #MH17

Depending on the circumstances, we use specific service vehicles. Today the first of 250 brand new all terrain vehicles arrived and I had the opportunity to take one for a ride. This car will bring us anywhere we need to go. Compliments to the procurement team! @frontex #raptor

Today 10 years ago. A day that is etched into my memory #lestweforget #MH17 Koninklijke Marechaussee

We look forward to working together to secure our external borders and implement the Migration and Asylum Pact. The growth of #Frontex is an essential step for the future of the European Border and Coast Guard community.

United in our mission to save lives at sea 🛟 Recently, a #Frontex plane, alongside Maltese and Italian authorities, rescued 56 people in the Central Mediterranean. Our plane spotted the boat in distress and alerted authorities. Later, it guided Guardia Costiera to save around a

On my way back from the informal Justice and Home Affairs council. Good to see old friends from the global law enforcement community. Far reaching and intensive cooperation was, is and will be the basis for fighting crime. Interpol Europol @frontex

#Frontex is sending a record number of officers to support France for the time of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games! 👮‍♀️👮 230 EU border guard officers on average will support the efforts of 🇫🇷 law enforcement More: frontex.europa.eu/media-centre/n…

"Our officers are prepared to help #France safeguard the #OlympicGames with the same teamwork and dedication as the athletes competing for the gold", - #Frontex Executive Director Hans Leijtens, #Olympics #PoliceAuxFrontiere #Paris2024 ...

Honored to represent @frontex at the Polish Police Day celebrations on the beautiful Castle Square in Warsaw. Respect and recognition for the women and men of the #policja that serve and protect Poland.

In my meetings in Bulgaria with Minister of Interior and the head of border police, we spoke about our cooperation to safeguard the EU’s borders and protect the rights of the migrants who cross them. I also met with members of the @refugees representation in Bulgaria

An inspiring day at @dhpol_muenster. Discussing Frontex’s role and the challenges ahead with tomorrow’s police leaders. International support is crucial as we navigate Europe’s security landscape. 🇩🇪 🇳🇱🤝🇪🇺 #Frontex #Security #Cooperation

At today’s LIBE Committee Press hearing, I reaffirmed that #Frontex plays a crucial role in securing external borders, and our success relies on being effective while staying true to the standards we all agree on. Border security must reflect our European values. #BorderManagement

Interesting visit to the 🇪🇺 border control Agency Frontex. Its headquarters are in downtown #Warsaw. In-depth discussion with its Director Hans Leijtens about the agency’s achievements and its future. Frontex acts in support of EU Member States to ensure 🇪🇺secure borders.

This morning I started my visit to Poland with meetings at Frontex. Grateful to Hans Leijtens and his dedicated team for discussions on: - Security outlook for 2025 - Priorities for fair and effective border management -Strengthening Frontex capabilities Looking forward

Thank you, Kristen Michal, for the invitation to Stenbock House. Together with Hans Leijtens, we discussed the future of EU border management. We are committed to stepping up our efforts to adapt to the evolving security environment.

New plans for training Europe’s border guards 🇪🇺 Frontex signs agreement with Poland's MSWiA 🇵🇱 to host a training centre in Warsaw, supporting the development of the #StandingCorps. 🔗 frontex.europa.eu/media-centre/n… #Frontex #StandingCorps