EU Agency Reports Widespread Human Rights Abuses at Borders

Overview

• The FRA highlights serious allegations of physical violence, failure to rescue, and forced family separations at EU borders.
• Investigations into these abuses are rare, with many cases not reaching national courts or resulting in convictions.
• Fear and distrust of authorities prevent many victims from reporting incidents, exacerbating the sense of impunity.
• The report notes specific incidents in Greece, Hungary, Croatia, and France, where abuses were not adequately investigated.
• The FRA urges the EU to implement effective, rights-compliant border management practices and ensure accountability.