- Significant Decrease in Crossings
Frontex reported a 42% drop in irregular border crossings at the EU’s external borders in the first nine months of 2024, compared to 2023. - 166,000 Crossings Recorded
From January to September 2024, authorities recorded 166,000 attempts, down from 279,350 in the same period last year. - Western Balkan Route
The Western Balkan route saw a 79% decrease, with 17,000 attempts, primarily by Syrians, Afghans, and Turkish nationals. - Central Mediterranean Route
Crossings on the Central Mediterranean route dropped 64%, with 47,700 detections, mostly involving people from Bangladesh, Syria, and Tunisia. - Eastern Land Borders Surge
In contrast, the Eastern Land border route experienced a 192% rise in attempts, with Ukrainians, Somalians, and Syrians most commonly detected. - Western African Route
This route saw a 100% increase, doubling from 14,564 in 2023 to 30,600 in 2024, mainly involving nationals of Mali, Senegal, and Morocco. - Eastern Mediterranean Route
Crossings in the Eastern Mediterranean route increased by 15%, with 45,600 attempts, largely by Syrians, Afghans, and Egyptians. - Channel Route
The Channel route saw a 2% increase, with 47,514 detections in 2024. - EU Leaders’ Summit Discussion
The migration situation is expected to be a key topic at the EU leaders’ summit in October 2024. - Focus on Migration Challenges
The statistics highlight ongoing migration challenges, with certain routes seeing more pressure than others.
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