DEBATE

Frontex – A Rising Star of Declining Europe?

Frontex, the EU’s external border control agency, is on the rise. The agency’s mandate and capacities were once more considerably boosted in December 2019. While some welcome this development, others view Frontex as the epitome of the EU’s ugly face. Mindful of this controversy, this symposium edited by Carolyn Moser addresses some of the most pressing legal and political questions raised by the continuously expanding remit of Frontex.