Launch of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency
Launch of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency
Author(s): Jolanta Szymańska
Subject(s): Security and defense, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: borders; Frontex; Migrations; Europe; European Union
Summary/Abstract: On 6 October 2016, at the Bulgarian-Turkish border, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency was officially launched. Along with the new name, Frontex has been reinforced but its position in relation to the Member States has not fundamentally changed. The reformed agency will not replace national border authorities but will still support them in crisis situations. The headquarters will remain in Warsaw if an agreement between the agency and the Polish government is concluded no later than 7 April.
Series: PISM Bulletin
- Page Count: 2
- Publication Year: 2016
- Language: English
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