Europe's Migration Crisis and Frontex Response
Smugglers in eastern Libya have shifted pressure to the Libya-to-Crete corridor due to African wars and instability, including militant activity in western Africa.
Frontex uses larger boats and expanded surveillance to monitor a 350-km stretch of the Libya-Crete crossing.
Greece rescued 20 migrants and found four bodies, while IOM estimates 2,185 died or went missing in 2025, with 606 deaths by Feb 24.
New EU rules starting in June will improve screening and speed deportations, with Frontex's standing corps reaching 10,000 officers by year-end.