Frontex

Frontex is a European Union agency responsible for managing the external borders of the EU. Its primary goal is to provide assistance to member states in controlling and securing their external borders, particularly in relation to migration and asylum issues. Recent news articles highlight the challenges faced by Frontex in its efforts to rescue migrants and asylum seekers who are attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea from North Africa. The agency has been involved in several high-profile incidents, including a recent capsizing of a boat off the coast of The Gambia that resulted in the deaths of at least seven people. These events underscore the ongoing crisis of migration and asylum seeking in Europe and highlight the need for effective border management and cooperation among EU member states. Frontex's role in addressing these issues is currently more relevant than ever, as the agency works to balance the need to protect national borders with the need to provide humanitarian assistance to those seeking refuge.