Report: EU Irregular Border Crossings Fall 20% Despite Central Mediterranean Rise
Above: The Polish-Belarusian border in Ozierany Male, Poland, on July 4 2025. Image copyright: Andrzej Iwanczuk/NurPhoto/Getty Images
The Spin
Left narrative
Frontex has become a symbol of Europe's pandering to the far-right — fueling human rights abuses, deportations, and deadly pushbacks. Expanding its powers won’t solve migration but will deepen suffering and injustice. Instead of militarized borders, Europe needs humane policies that respect asylum rights, protect lives, and uphold freedom of movement for all.
Right narrative
Crossings may be down, but Frontex remains a shadow of its intended role — undermined by left-wing political agendas and NGO influence. Europe cannot defend its security with a border agency afraid to act. Irregular migration strains public services and fuels instability. Frontex must return to actively protecting borders and sovereignty, not facilitating uncontrolled entry.
