Frontex may gain authority to deport individuals between non-EU states (euobserver.com)

• Frontex to get power to deport between third countries.
• Commission proposal due end of September.
• €163m in return contracts to eTravel SA in 2025.

"The EU Commission is drafting a new mandate that would allow Frontex to deport people between non-EU countries, backed by international agreements. Deputy director-general Olivier Onidi confirmed the plan on Thursday. Last year, Frontex contracted €163m in return operations to Poland-based eTravel SA. The proposal is expected by the end of September."