Professor Artur Gruszczak, Chair of National Security, took part on the 21st of April in a webinar at the Catholic University in Leuven (Belgium) devoted to the protection of the external borders of the European Union and the role of the Frontex agency. Upon invitation from students of International Relations, Professor Gruszczak presented the legal and organizational framework of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency – Frontex, as well as its tasks and operational activities. A brief presentation was followed by a Q & A session. Professor Gruszczak answered questions concerning the relations between Frontex and the authorities of the Member States. He also commented on the recent accusations of violation of international law during Frontex’s joint operations in the Mediterranean Sea region.

Professor Artur Gruszczak, Chair of National Security, took part on the 21st of April in a webinar at the Catholic University in Leuven (Belgium) devoted to the protection of the external borders of the European Union and the role of the Frontex agency. Upon invitation from students of International Relations, Professor Gruszczak presented the legal and organizational framework of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency – Frontex, as well as its tasks and operational activities. A brief presentation was followed by a Q & A session. Professor Gruszczak answered questions concerning the relations between Frontex and the authorities of the Member States. He also commented on the recent accusations of violation of international law during Frontex’s joint operations in the Mediterranean Sea region.

Picture credit: KU Leuven.