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Hans Leijtens, the executive director of Frontex, replied to the findings of the European Ombudsman.

Video. Frontex director to Ombudsman: 'We're not the European rescue agency'

Updated: 05/03/2024 - 16:30 GMT+1

Hans Leijtens, the executive director of Frontex, responded on Tuesday to the findings of the European Ombudsman, who found severe shortcomings in the agency's mandate, operations and relations with member states.

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