The European Commission unveils major reforms for Frontex, aiming to boost border security with 30,000 agents and new monitoring tools.
EU proposes Frontex expansion
The European Commission proposed a reform of Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, on October 27. The plan aims to increase the agency’s capacity to manage external borders more effectively.
Staff increase and new capabilities
The proposal includes gradually increasing Frontex’s permanent and reserve staff to 30,000 agents. It also seeks to enhance the agency’s ability to respond quickly to border-related challenges across the European Union.
New coordination and monitoring tools
The reform suggests establishing a return coordination center to manage the process of returning migrants and an online system to monitor potential threats at the borders. These tools are intended to improve operational efficiency and security.
Next steps for the proposal
The proposed changes have not yet been formally adopted. They now require approval from the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union before they can be implemented.
