20.01.2023, Info Migrants

New Frontex chief promises to 'restore trust'

"Border management and fundamental rights, they go hand in hand," declared Hans Leijtens, as gave a press conference ahead of the start of his role as head of the EU border agency Frontex on Thursday, January 19. Leijtens has promised to "restore trust" in the agency that last year was rocked by claims that Frontex agents had turned a blind eye to the illegal pushbacks of people on the move at several EU borders. Leijtens said he wanted to make sure that all his staff worked within "the boundaries of the legal framework". read more

Language(s): Englisch / English
Region(s): Europäische Union, Europa