Frontex Reports 42% Decline in Illegal EU Border Crossings This Year

The European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) announced today a 42% decrease in illegal border crossings into the European Union since January, compared to the same timeframe last year, as reported by BTA.

Frontex data, referenced by AFP, reveals that the most pronounced decline occurred along the Western Balkans route, where crossings dropped by 79%. Similarly, the Central Mediterranean route experienced a significant reduction of 64%.