European Commission wants to expand Frontex's powers, including online monitoring and a 'rapid reaction force'

The European Commission plans to expand the powers of Frontex, the EU border agency, to enhance its role in crisis situations and digital monitoring. This proposal, which requires approval from the European Parliament and Council, aims to increase Frontex's personnel capacity and strengthen its role in deportations. The agency will also be able to monitor publicly available social media content to better manage border issues. A new rapid response force will be established to assist EU member states during border crises, as seen in Ceuta. Additionally, Frontex will gain more authority over the return of rejected asylum seekers, including operations from non-EU countries, contingent on agreements with those nations.