“Irregular” border crossings into the EU are down 36%
The number of irregular border crossings into the European Union in the first seven months of 2024 fell by 36% to 113 400, according to the preliminary data collected by Frontex.
The reduction is primarily due to anti-smuggling efforts by the Libyan and Tunisian governments.
Meanwhile, crossings from the EU towards the UK this year are up by 22% to 33,183 – primarily due to the arrival of Afghanis, Vietnamese, and Iranians.
