IRINI and Frontex cooperating closely

Question écrite de Mme Özlem DEMIREL - Commission européenne

Question de Mme Özlem DEMIREL,

Diffusée le 17 novembre 2022

Subject: IRINI and Frontex cooperating closely

In the Mediterranean, Operation IRINI works closely with the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex). They not only share information but aircraft too. Situation reports are exchanged on a daily basis and flights are planned jointly in the Libyan maritime rescue area.

1. What specific forms of cooperation exist between Operation IRINI and Frontex, and when were they introduced?

2. What exact information is exchanged and how often are situation reports and/or flight plans shared?

3. To what extent do IRINI and Frontex also share their own or leased aircraft or coordinate their flights in the Libyan maritime rescue area?

Submitted: 18.11.2022

Réponse - Commission européenne

Diffusée le 19 janvier 2023

Answer given by Ms Johansson on behalf of the European Commission

(20 January 2023)

As the question regarding ‘IRINI and Frontex cooperating closely’ falls under the responsibility of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex), the Commission has asked the Agency to provide the details requested by the Honourable Member. The Agency’s reply will be sent by the Commission to the Honourable Member as soon as possible.

See annexes: Annex 1, Annex 2.