Slovenia backs stronger Frontex mandate, reserved about 10,000 standing corps

Brussels, 6 December - Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar welcomed in Brussels on Thursday the EU Council's partial agreement on the reform of the European border guard, which includes a stronger mandate in the returns of migrants and cooperation with third countries. Slovenia meanwhile remains reserved with regard to the remaining elements in the reform proposal.

Brussels, Belgium Slovenian Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar (right) at a meeting of EU interior ministers. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
Slovenian Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar (right) at a meeting of EU interior ministers.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium Slovenian Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar (right) at a meeting of EU interior ministers. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
Slovenian Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar (right) at a meeting of EU interior ministers.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

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