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- In 2025, Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, reported nearly 178,000 irregular entries at the EU's external borders, a decline of over 25% from 2024.
- This was the lowest annual total since 2021.
- Frontex attributed the drop to improved cooperation with EU member states and third-country partners.
- Despite the overall drop, some migration routes saw increased usage in 2025.
