Border management is only as strong as the people behind it. In 2025, 319 Frontex training activities reached 14 569 learners, with satisfaction above 96%, and the Frontex Training Centre was established in Warsaw. Read the full report on our website. #Frontex #Training

Do you have an innovative solution that could contribute to the future of fisheries control?💡 Join us at the EFCA Industry Day in Vigo. 📅 Apply by 10 August 2026, 12:00 CEST for the 2026 Edition! 🔗 bit.ly/4pQTLPI #FISHCONTECH #Innovation #FisheriesControl

After completing his master’s degree, Carsten from Denmark 🇩🇰 joined Frontex to turn his passion for geopolitical analysis into real-world experience. 💬 “My traineeship opened my eyes to the opportunities Frontex and the wider EU community have to offer.” #Frontex #EUCareers

2 drones. 1 ship. 150 hours ✈️ The trial is complete: 150 flight hours in 19 days, flown day and night from an @Italian Coast Guard vessel in a Frontex pilot project. Two drones, one ship, working as a single system. Watch the video to learn more about the outcomes 🎬

The Frontex Annual Risk Analysis 2026/2027 identifies strategic risks to EU external borders. Integrated Border Management intelligence provides the data for operations and strategic decision-making. The report is available on our website: www.frontex.europa.eu/assets/Publi...

The wildfires on Crete have reached the sea. 8,000 people evacuated, and some had nowhere to go but the water. The Hellenic Coast Guard took 80 of them off the coast and the Latvian vessel Valpas went in for two more people. If you are in or near an area affected by wildfires, call 112 📞

A human life for a family debt. A 12-year-old girl was rescued at Lisbon Airport. She was being sent to Paris for an arranged marriage to pay off a family debt.

The Polish Police marked 107 years of service at Piłsudski Square in Warsaw. Executive Director Hans Leijtens joined the ceremony alongside Europol and CEPOL.

Victims of trafficking in human beings don’t always fit one story, one path. 🩵On this World Day against Trafficking in Persons, it’s time to look beyond the stereotypes. Learn to identify those who may be at risk and recognise the warning signs: https://ow.ly/l6zP50ZujfK #EndHumanTrafficking

Follow the money, stop the crime. Frontex and @World Customs Organization recently joined forces to tackle cross-border smuggling 🤝 The "Balkans Action Days" operation cracked down on undeclared cash and valuables across Southeast Europe.

Strategic alignment builds stronger borders 🤝 The partnership between Frontex and Bosnia and Herzegovina delivers a more secure Europe. By identifying key operational upgrades, both sides strengthened joint capacity to counter cross-border crime, manage migration, and protect EU external borders.

EU values beyond EU borders ⚖️ When cooperating with countries outside the EU, Frontex works closely with its Fundamental Rights Office to ensure human rights are respected from the very beginning of any partnership🤝

Behind every Reception and Identification Centre there is a team of dedicated professionals 🛡️

When professionalism meets compassion, it leaves a lasting impact. In Porto Airport, Portugal, a Frontex officer stepped out of his booth to assist a family whose elderly father was experiencing a cardiac issue, helping them through a highly stressful and urgent moment.

Agriculture + computer science isn’t the most obvious career combination. For Daniel, it led to a traineeship where he built practical tools, and learned how logistics supports the Agency’s work. “Make the most of it. Five months goes by faster than you think.”

🚢 What if a patrol ship could see beyond its horizon? This summer, two drones flew day and night from an Italian Coast Guard vessel in a Frontex pilot project: 150 flight hours in 19 days, with missions up to 150 km from the ship. This is what it looked like.

The global migration landscape is shifting. Strong external border management is vital for EU’s security. Frontex’s Annual Risk Analysis offers evidence-based assessments, helping European Integrated Border Management plan on facts, not assumptions. Read the full report on our website 🔗

Strong partnerships, stronger European security 🤝 Frontex works alongside Member States and non-EU partners, sharing knowledge and coordinating action to keep Europe’s borders secure. The goal isn’t just to react to risks. It’s to stay ahead of them.

📸 ✨ When creativity meets purpose. Meet Sara, our communications trainee 🇸🇮 After graduating in International Media and Entertainment Business, she joined Frontex as communications trainee to turn her creativity into something meaningful.

Ever wonder what happens right after someone crosses a border irregularly? A Reception and Identification Centre team steps in: screening, fingerprinting, debriefing, cultural mediation, interpreting, and document verification. Six jobs, one mission: registering people with dignity. #Frontex #RIC

Frontex turned 20 in 2025, with one of its busiest years yet. On an average day, 2 963 officers and staff supported national authorities in 35 joint operations at and beyond the EU’s external borders. Full report available on our website. #Frontex #EUBorders

One visit, many insights: strengthening ties with Guarda Nacional Republicana. A visit to the Academia Militar in Lisbon, Portugal offered a valuable opportunity to exchange perspectives, deepen cooperation, and reinforce our shared commitment to effective European border management 🇪🇺🤝🇵🇹

Happy National Day, Belgium! 🇧🇪 🍫 Waffles, chocolate, comic books – today we celebrate Belgian National Day together with our colleague, Dirk. He joined Frontex in 2007 and today he serves as an advisor, currently supporting the Director of Strategy, Governance and External Relations 🌍

Everything happens for a reason (including this post without photos). How many times have you become frustrated at having to turn around because you forgot something? After reading this story, you might start to see this inconvenience differently.

What if a patrol ship could see beyond its horizon? For 19 days, two drones flew day and night from an Italian Coast Guard vessel: 150 flight hours, missions up to 150 km out, and a simulated rescue where a drone found a small boat in a big sea. Full story in the replies.

Out now: the Frontex Fundamental Rights Office's 2025 Annual Report. Monitoring findings, complaint and investigation statistics, and this year's key recommendations. Want to read the full report? Check the latest updates on our website.

A new working arrangement between Frontex and @europol.europa.eu Signed in Dublin, it covers information exchange under strict safeguards, a shared picture of the external borders, and joint action against migrant smuggling and other cross-border crime, in full respect of fundamental rights.

It was just an ordinary ride on the Lisbon Metro until...👀⚠️ Two off-duty Frontex officers, Nuria and Javier travelling on the Lisbon Metro, noticed an individual behaving suspiciously. A few seconds later, they saw him reach into a passenger’s handbag and take several things without her noticing.

Frontex, Bulgaria, and @europol.europa.eu just concluded Joint Action Days (JAD) Pirates 4. This massive EU EMPACT operation unified 15 countries, @interpol.int, and EUIPO against the illicit trade networks funding organised crime.

4 years, 6 partners, 1 mission: scaling border security in the Western Balkans 🌍 Through EU-funded support, we’ve trained hundreds of officers, delivered vital tactical gear, and provided specialised training to strengthen regional capacity. Together, we make Europe safer 🤝