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As a Category 3, Fabio is bringing his unique national expertise to Frontex and will later take this invaluable cross-border experience back to Germany to strengthen European law enforcement cooperation.

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 7h

Fabio has moved beyond local policing to tackle international crime. Based at our headquarters in Warsaw, he coordinates joint operations to combat cross-border vehicle theft, bringing together experts from Europe, the US and Canada.

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 7h

Happy German Unity Day!🇩🇪 Today, we are celebrating Fabio, a Category 3 officer from the Hessian State Police, who is currently working with our Specialized Activities Sector at Frontex.

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Read the Strategic Risk Analysis 2026 here 👉 www.frontex.europa.eu/publications...

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Strategic Risk Analysis Report

Publication produced by Frontex

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The next decade will change just as much. That is why Frontex creates the Strategic Risk Analysis every two years. It is a forward-looking exercise that launches the EU's multi-year strategic policy cycle for border management.

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Ten years ago Frontex became the European Border and Coast Guard Agency. Few could predict a decade of contraband weather balloons, radar-evading drug drones, and a pandemic halting free movement.

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Interested in a career at Frontex? 🇪🇺 Join us at the EU Careers Fair in Stockholm and discover the opportunities available to you. 📍 Where: Europa Experience, Kulturhuset, Sergels Torg 7, Stockholm 🕒 When: 2. October, 9:00-15:00 See you there! 🙌 #Frontex #EUCareer

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Tag your Cypriot friends below and wish them a happy Independence Day! ✨

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Working alongside diverse international teams every day, he has learnt that true security depends on multicultural cooperation and shared expertise. Whether checking travel documents or conducting profiling exercises, he feels profoundly privileged to carry his island's values across Europe.

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Χρόνια πολλά στην Κύπρο! 🇨🇾 From the sun-kissed shores of the island of Aphrodite to safeguarding Europe's external borders, meet our officer Marios, who is deeply attached to his homeland, something that fills him with pride.

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Two in three returned voluntarily. In 2025, 65% of the 63 493 people returned with Frontex support left voluntarily, and 19 031 returnees received reintegration assistance after arrival. Member States decide; we support. Full report in the replies. #Frontex #Returns

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The event shared key findings, tech trends, and future scenarios from the 2026 report. Forward thinking, enormous impact. Together we can make a difference 🤝

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The 17th Strategic Risk Analysis Network meeting in Warsaw marks a major milestone for EU border experts. For the first time, it introduces recommendations that will support the shaping of European border management over the next decade.

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Foresight is not prediction. The Strategic Risk Analysis, published every other year, focuses on what European Integrated Border Management will face a decade from now. The report examines existing forces in climate, demography, economies, technology, and the international context.

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

That’s why Frontex together with the European Union Agency for Asylum convened a regional exchange in Brussels with Western Balkan partners, and the @ec.europa.eu, @iom.int, @unhcr.org, EU Delegations, and Ukrainian and Moldovan observers to work on protection-sensitive migration management.

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Preparing for a migration crisis starts before the crisis happens. Contingency planning is all about designing agile, proactive strategies to effectively manage complex situations before they escalate into emergencies.

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Border safety is no small feat. Nearly 800 million people cross the external borders of the EU and Schengen-associated countries every year. Tools like the vulnerability assessment help us identify risks early to protect the free movement that lies at the heart of the Schengen Area 🇪🇺

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

No plates on your vehicle? Don't make it worse for yourself! 🚗 A Tesla at the border: Greek plates, Spanish car, no registration. The plates were removed in Thessaloniki for illegal parking, so the owner took someone else's. With a court date set, the parking fine is the least of his worries

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🍂 Autumn has arrived in the Evros region. The leaves are changing colour, the rivers are rising, and our patrols keep crossing them anyway. Rain, mud or fog don't matter. The border is secure every season.

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

In 2025, we focused heavily on expanding our operations in the Western Balkans, while firmly upholding fundamental rights. True security is built on strong partnerships 🤝 👉 Dive into the full details of our 2025 operations in the report on our website. #Frontex #WesternBalkans

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Report Alert: Cooperation between Frontex and non-EU countries in 2025 – Western Balkans perspective 🌍 Managing borders effectively takes well-coordinated teamwork, great capabilities, and commitment to standards.

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Frontex 🤝 Austria Over 20 years of joint operations between Austria and Frontex have continuously strengthened border security and information sharing. Together, we continue to build on this vital partnership through operational cooperation and expert teamwork. #Austria

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

We are Frontex! At sea, in the air, or on the ground, Frontex officers are there to protect Europe's borders. Day and night, in snow or in the rain, we make sure that the EU remains safe, secure, and resilient 💪

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Tag a Maltese friend or colleague to wish them Happy Independence Day 👇 #Malta #Independence #Frontex

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Malta is an important part of Europe’s border architecture. Its location in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea makes it an ideal partner for Frontex. Frontex works with Malta on border surveillance, intelligence sharing, and search and rescue activity 🚢

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Happy Independence Day, Malta! On 21 September we celebrate the independence of Malta with Nicole, the Head of Communications at Frontex, who is from Malta 🇲🇹 Nicole is a lawyer and a diplomat by profession, having served in many diplomatic posts for Malta and the EU.

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

How does Frontex help EU Member States address evolving border challenges? One key tool is the Vulnerability Assessment specifically designed to look at how border control is carried out at the EU’s external borders.

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Frontex representatives attended the Emergency Services & Military Expo in Athlone, talking careers with Ireland's frontline personnel ahead of our next recruitment round later this year.

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Cooperation in the Azores & Madeira 🇪🇺🤝🇵🇹 Frontex document experts are supporting Portugal's GNR at the seaports of Ponta Delgada and Funchal, bringing specialist expertise to travel document checks and helping to detect document and identity fraud 🚢 Follow our work across Europe's external borders.

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

📅 Apply by 25 September 2026. Interested? Contact your National Frontex Point of Contact (NFPOC) to find out how to apply. #Frontex #BorderManagement #EU #EJMSBM

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

If you’re a mid- to high-level officer working in an EU border security authority, don’t miss the opportunity to: 🎓 Earn an internationally recognised joint master’s degree ✈️ Have tuition, travel and accommodation covered 🤝 Learn alongside experts and colleagues from across Europe

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

⏰ One week left to apply! Ready to take the next step in your career and shape the future of strategic border management? Applications for the European Joint Master’s in Strategic Border Management (EJMSBM) close on 25 September 2026.

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

There is strength in community 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Federal Chancellor of the Republic of Austria 🇦🇹, Christian Stocker, visited Frontex. The discussions covered: 🔹 challenges at Europe’s external borders, 🔹operational cooperation, 🔹 the future role of the Agency.

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Frontex recognises the significant efforts and reforms undertaken by Pakistan to curb irregular migration, fight smuggling networks works and document fraud. ↘️ In the first 5 months of 2026, irregular border crossings by Pakistani nationals halved compared to the same period of 2025.

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Frontex Executive Director visits Pakistan to enhance border management cooperation

News about Frontex events, meeting and key milestones.

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

“The networks we are fighting operate across continents, so our cooperation has to do the same,” said Hans Leijtens. While in Islamabad, Executive Director Hans Leijtens met with Mohsin Naqvi, Federal Minister of Interior.

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Seeing what is coming at Europe’s borders Digital Twin Frontiers, Warsaw: one living picture of the border, played forward. Satellite data, weather, vessel movements, sensor readings. Knowing where to look before first light, not after the first distress call. #CopernicusEU

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

4. Biometric checks: A passenger pretending to match a Canadian photo ID. 5. Identity fraud: A traveller using a forged French ID to claim residence.

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

2. Family lookalikes: A minor acting as an impostor with her mother's papers. 3. Tactical swaps: Two passengers hiding in restrooms to change into fake Malaysian passports.

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

From an impossible 360-day visa print to travellers hiding in restrooms to swap into fake Malaysian documents, our teams caught every single anomaly. 1. Visual anomalies: A forged Schengen visa listing an impossible 360-day limit.

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

🚫 Five document fraud cases, undone by officer intuition. Frontex officers and national teams at Brussels and Marseille airports recently intercepted five travellers using fake visas, hidden IDs, and swapped passports.

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Investing in OSINT means more than just learning a new skill. The focus is on building more resilient borders.

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We recently ran a specialised OSINT training program for Romanian Border Police to help them further develop the following skills: 🌐 Deep web searches 🌐 IP and Domain Name System tools and techniques 🌐 Data clustering 🌐 Rigorous factchecking 🌐 Entities search in online environments;

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Maximising border security requires a smarter and more proactive approach. By mastering advanced open-source intelligence (OSINT) capabilities, our officers are better equipped to anticipate threats and protect our borders with greater precision.

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Detect, alert, share. In 2025, ships and aircraft deployed in Frontex joint operations took part in 1 629 search and rescue incidents involving 64 720 people. National authorities coordinate every response; what we see, we pass on. Find the full report in the replies 👇 #Frontex #SearchAndRescue

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

By day (and night), he helps protect European borders by detecting human scent in all conditions. Off duty? He has an even tougher assignment: guarding tortoises. ❤️🐢

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The secret behind thousands of sea rescues isn't on the water. It's above it. 🌊 Planes and drones scan far faster than any boat. Thermal cameras find people in the dark. Then the exact coordinates go to the rescue crews. 11,000+ rescued in 2025. 6,600 more in 2026. #Frontex #SearchAndRescue

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Frontex @frontex.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

👮 Frontex officers support member states at the external borders. Frontex’s 3 800 officers at the EU’s external borders continue to support national authorities in protecting Europe’s borders and in saving lives at sea. For more information visit our website. #BorderCrossings #Migration #Frontex

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