Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency

Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, was established in 2005 and is an essential part of EU’s ability to safeguard the area of freedom, security, and justice on EU’s outer boarders.

Forsvaret hjælper politiet med kontrol af immigranter i det østlige Middelhav.

The Danish Armed Forces are deployed alongside the Danish Police on the coastal patrol boats in the Eastern Mediterranean. Photo: The Danish Defense. 

Denmark contributes to Frontex with the following capacities in 2025:

 

  • A coast observation vehicle for nearly half a year.
  • A coastal patrol boat contribution in cooperation with the Danish Police for the Joint Operation Poseidon in Greece throughout the year.
  • A Fennec helicopter contribution in support of different operations for nearly half a year.
  • A Twin Otter surveillance aircraft for 30 days.
  • Personnel contributing to registration of migrants e.g. fingerprinting and interpreting assistance.

 

Since 2015 the Danish Armed Forces and the Danish Home Guard have contributed with personnel and equipment in the Frontex framework. The contributions are expected to continue in the coming years even though they might vary according to Frontex’ needs and Denmark’s ability to deploy equipment and personnel. The latter will increase gradually as the Member States should contribute to the ambition of a Frontex Standing Corps of 10.000 personnel in 2027.

The European Border and Coast Guard Agency frontex.europa.eu

  • Place

    Middelhavet

  • Operation strength

    EU

  • Period of time

    Fra 2017

  • Current

    Yes