Border Violence Monitoring Network’s (BVMN) latest regional update confirms an increase in systematic pushbacks and violence across the Balkans. The European Commission increases support for the Western Balkan to tighten border controls and stop migrants from...
On 18 October, the European Parliament voted to refuse the approval of the 2020 Frontex budget. Home Affairs Commissioner, Johansson expresses “shock” over findings in the leaked report by EU watch-dog OLAF but has confidence in the Management Board. Frontex states...
As Spain and Morocco continue to stall a thorough investigation of the deadly ‘Melilla tragedy’, Moroccan authorities add 25 people to its wave of arrests and the Ombudsman raises critique of Spanish authorities. Sea-Watch 3 remains blocked in Italy despite a ruling...
Strong defense of migrants from Pope Francis as Giorgia Meloni expected to lead a far-right government coalition in Italy vows to crack down on immigration. Med5 countries float ideas of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) preventing departures from...
The European Border and Coast Guard Agency, Frontex has long faced critique, court cases and investigations and saw its former Director, Fabrice Leggeri resign in April amid scrutiny and revelations of misconduct and complicity in rights violations by the agency...
