In a context of high politicization of the asylum and migration in Europe, the European Agency for the management of operational cooperation at the external borders of the States members of the EU–also known by its acronym FRONTEX – was created in 2004. Their activities have been strongly criticized by human rights and pro-immigrant groups. In contrast to most of the literature on FRONTEX, which focuses on its activities, this article examines the institutional issues associated with the creation and the work of FRONTEX, i.e. the reasons for which the Member States decided to create an agency, rather than to establish another form of cooperation, and specific mechanisms to exercise control over the activities of the Agency.
Published:
University of Salford
Publication Year:
2009
Author(s):
Sarah Leonard. University of Salford
