Frontex
Coverage of Frontex in the Nexus archive.
- Frontex continuing mission in Greece despite serious violations of migrants' rights
Frontex is continuing its mission in Greece despite serious violations of migrants' rights. On February 21, 2026, migrants rescued at sea were transferred from a Frontex vessel to a smaller boat off the coast of Crete.
- EU looks at tech to bulk up its police agency
The European Union plans to strengthen Europol by enhancing data exchange and integrating advanced technologies like AI and cloud infrastructure, with a doubled budget and increased staff. Privacy groups warn the reforms risk eroding privacy and enabling mass surveillance.
- What to know about the EU’s new rules on migration and asylum as they come into effect
The EU is implementing the European Migration and Asylum Pact, replacing a previous system criticized as a failure. The new rules include faster border screenings, expedited asylum procedures for those from 'safe' countries, and quicker returns for rejected applicants, but member states are not fully prepared. Human rights advocates warn the pact could worsen challenges for asylum-seekers.