Ursula von der Leyen says stronger Frontex can support member states "whenever and wherever needed"
“Europe will always stand up for the protection of its borders. This is why today we propose to strengthen Frontex. So it can support Member States whenever and wherever needed. Including on returns, with the mandate and capabilities that this new reality demands. link.europa.eu/kyDnMR”
— Ursula von der Leyen, European Commission President
Reported October 27, 2026 by bsky.app. Checked word for word against that report.
✦ Summary · October 27, 2026 AI-written summary of the news — not a direct quote
In a post dated Oct. 27, 2026, Ursula von der Leyen said a proposal was being made to bolster Frontex so it can help member countries as required, including with return operations. She said Frontex should receive the powers and resources that current conditions call for, and she framed the step as part of a commitment to border management in Europe. The post presents the proposal as a way to back member states’ border efforts; it does not include additional details about the plan’s scope or next steps.
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- bsky.app ↗︎27 OCT 2026