European Border and Coast Guard Regulation

Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the European Border and Coast Guard and repealing Council Joint Action n°98/700/JHA, Regulation (EU) n° 1052/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Regulation (EU) n° 2016/1624 of the European Parliament and of the Council A contribution from the European Commission to the Leaders’ meeting in Salzburg on 19-20 September 2018

Stage: In force
In force: In force since 4 Dec 2019 · CELEX 32019R1896
Procedure: Regulation
Last activity: 13 Nov 2019

2 acts

Delegated and implementing acts beneath it

By status: 2 published.

Act	Kind	Status	Adoption
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2018/161	Implementing · Regulation	Published	Q1 2021
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2018/543	Implementing · Decision	Published

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This regulation strengthens the European Border and Coast Guard's operational capacity by establishing a standing corps of 10,000 border guards and enhancing the agency's ability to carry out returns and coordinate with member states. It primarily affects national border authorities, Frontex, and migration management stakeholders across the EU.

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