EU Commission proposes expanding Frontex to 30,000 staff, new return reserve

The European Commission has proposed a gradual increase of Frontex's permanent staff to 30,000, including a new 'European border and return reserve' of 17,000 employees. This marks a significant expansion of EU border management capabilities, likely aimed at strengthening return operations and external border control. The proposal signals a policy shift towards more robust enforcement, though implementation and member state support remain uncertain.

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