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EU Proposes Frontex Border Powers Expansion
EU wants Frontex to enforce migrant returns faster with new powers.
In brief
EU wants Frontex to enforce migrant returns faster with new powers. EU proposes giving Frontex authority to support migrant returns across non-EU countries. Originally reported by Dw.
EU Proposes Frontex Powers
The European Commission unveiled a proposal to strengthen Frontex's role in migrant returns.
Frontex Gets New Powers
Frontex will gain authority to support non-EU countries in returning irregular migrants.
Ceuta Crisis Influence
The Ceuta humanitarian crisis this summer prompted EU member states to focus on migrant returns.
Frontex's New Role
Frontex will act faster with a quick reaction force deployable within 24 hours.
Frontex Expansion Plan
Frontex aims to expand its standing corps to 30,000 officers by creating a 17,000 officer reserve.
In short
EU proposes giving Frontex authority to support migrant returns across non-EU countries.