Pots and Kettles, old boy, Pots and Kettles! The EU hasn't taken responsibility for anyone's security for the last 40 odd years
Little by little, slowly but surely.
Only, for now, a border force, and under nominal local government control. But paid for by the EU, paid
by the EU, trained by the EU and permanently armed and with their own vehicles, boats and aircraft.
Stated, initially, to be deployed in Spain, Italy and Greece to “assist”, but legally allowed to be deployed anywhere in the EU.
European Commission - PRESS RELEASES - Press release - State of the Union 2018: A fully equipped European Border and Coast Guard ? Questions and Answers
“What are the main features of the new standing corps of 10,000 operational EU staff?
Today's proposal includes:
- A reliable intervention force: The standing corps will bring together Agency staff as well as border guards and return experts seconded or deployed by Member States. The corps will be fully operational with 10,000 operating staff by 2020.
- Expanded tasks and powers: The staff of the standing corps will be able to carry out border control and return tasks in the same way as the border guards and return specialists of the Member States. This includes tasks requiring executive powers in order to play a useful operational role. Under the authority and control of the host Member State, at the external borders, they will be able to check identity, authorise or refuse entry at border crossing points, stamp travel documents, patrol borders and intercept persons who have crossed the border irregularly. The staff will also be able to assist in the implementation of return procedures, notably by preparing return decisions or escorting non-EU nationals subject to forced return.
- Own equipment: The European Border and Coast Guard Agency will acquire its own equipment, such as vessels, planes and vehicles, available to be deployed at all times and for all necessary operations. The Commission has earmarked €2.2 billion under the 2021-2027 EU budget to allow the Agency not only to acquire, but also to maintain and operate the air, maritime and land assets needed for its operations”.........