Eastern Europe's Communication from Narva to Its Eastbound Neighbor, as Delivered by Joosep Kaasik
## Frontex's Regional Centre C7 Moves to Narva-Joesuu, Estonia
In a significant development, Frontex's regional centre C7, which coordinates the EU's external border control activities on the borders of eight countries, is relocating from Tallinn to Narva-Joesuu, Estonia. The Estonian Ministry of the Interior is involved in this relocation process.
The move to Narva-Joesuu is expected to enhance operational readiness and rapid response to potential incidents on the sensitive Russia-Estonia border. However, as of December 2023, there has been no official public announcement from Frontex or the Estonian government confirming this move.
The interior ministers of neighbouring countries were shown the location of the EU's external border firewall in Narva-Joesuu, and a windy boat ride from Narva to Narva-Joesuu was conducted for this purpose. Joosep Kaasik, the deputy secretary general for internal security at the Estonian Ministry of the Interior, expressed a proud moment during this boat ride.
In addition to the relocation of the regional centre, a Frontex regional training center is proposed to be established in Narva, Estonia. Estonia is applying to host this training center, which would further strengthen the country's role in border control activities.
For the latest announcements and updates on Frontex activities in Estonia, it is recommended to check Frontex's official website (frontex.europa.eu) and press releases, follow the Estonian Ministry of the Interior and Police and Border Guard Board announcements, and monitor reliable news sources.
As the situation evolves, it is essential to stay informed to understand the implications of these developments for border control and migration policies in the EU.
- The windy boat ride in Narva, Estonia, was organized to show the location of the EU's external border firewall to the interior ministers of neighboring countries.
- The Estonian Ministry of the Interior is also considering the establishment of a Frontex regional training center in Narva, Estonia, which would further solidify the country's role in border control activities.
- The relocation of Frontex's regional centre C7 from Tallinn to Narva-Joesuu, Estonia, and the proposed training center may impact current war-and-conflicts, crime-and-justice, policy-and-legislation, and politics in the region, especially in relation to migration and general news.
- While there has been no official confirmation from Frontex or the Estonian government about the move of the regional centre, it is crucial for the public to stay updated on the latest developments in this context through reliable sources such as Frontex's official website, Estonian Ministry of the Interior and Police, and Border Guard Board announcements.
