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EU external borders: Irregular crossings drop by 20% in first half of 2025

2025-07-10

In the first half of 2025, irregular crossings into the European Union fell by 20% to 75 900 thanks to significant drops in the Eastern Mediterranean and West African routes, according to preliminary figures collected by Frontex.

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Frontex and Bulgaria conclude drone pilot project, paving way for smarter EU border surveillance

Frontex and Bulgaria conclude drone pilot project, paving way for smarter EU border surveillance

Frontex and the Bulgarian Border Police have successfully concluded a pilot project exploring how drones can support border surveillance across the EU. The project, which ran from May to July, tested advanced aerial technology to improve how Europe protects and manages its external borders.

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