European Commission proposes to strengthen Frontex for border protection and returns

The European Commission proposes to reinforce Frontex, increasing its standing corps to 30,000 officers and giving it a greater role in returns and crisis response. This follows significant progress in reducing illegal border crossings and increasing return rates.

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Why it matters. The changes will enhance the EU's border protection and return operations, affecting member states' ability to manage migration and security.

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EEuropean Commission competition newsRegulator2026-10-27 07:00
Gradually increase Frontex's standing corps to 30,000 officers
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EEuropean Commission competition newsRegulator2026-10-27 07:00
A new European Border and Return Reserve will be created, which will reach 17,000 officers.
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DDeutsche Welle top storiesMedia2026-10-28 01:44
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