Frontex reports a 31% decrease in illegal migrant crossings in Q1 2025 compared to the previous year, with significant drops across all routes, especially the Western Balkan route (-64%). Factors for the decline include increased border policing, harsh winter conditions, and awareness of human rights risks. The Eastern Mediterranean remains the busiest route, while the UK sees a high number of crossings from France. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)