Frontex, irregular EU inputs falling by 37% in the first 7 months
In contrast to the western Mediterranean, the only major route in increase, with 11.217 crossings, +37%
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In contrast to the western Mediterranean, the only major route in increase, with 11.217 crossings, +37%. The eastern Mediterranean route remains the most difficult, with 20,232 surveys (-28%), followed by the central Mediterranean with 16,454 (-55%). The irregular crossings of the EU's external borders fell by 37% in the first seven months of 2026 compared to the same period last year, attesting to approximately 61 thousand surveys.
Furthermore, Frontex, irregular EU inputs falling by 37% in the first 7 months. It makes Frontex known on the basis of preliminary data, specifying that figures do not include exceptional events recorded at the end of July in Ceuta, Spain. The eastern and central Mediterranean routes together account for around 60% of irregular entrances at the EU's external borders.
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In contrast to the western Mediterranean, the only major route in increase, with 11.217 crossings, +37%.
reliability low1/3 sourcesThe eastern Mediterranean route remains the most difficult, with 20,232 surveys (-28%), followed by the central Mediterranean with 16,454 (-55%).
reliability low1/3 sourcesThe irregular crossings of the EU's external borders fell by 37% in the first seven months of 2026 compared to the same period last year, attesting to approximately 61 thousand surveys.
reliability low1/3 sourcesFrontex, irregular EU inputs falling by 37% in the first 7 months.
reliability low1/3 sourcesIt makes Frontex known on the basis of preliminary data, specifying that figures do not include exceptional events recorded at the end of July in Ceuta, Spain.
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The eastern and central Mediterranean routes together account for around 60% of irregular entrances at the EU's external borders.
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