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Former EU Border Chief Fabrice Leggeri Faces Crimes Against Humanity Probe

First article: 25 mar. 2026, 18:32 | Last update: 25 mar. 2026, 18:32 | 1 source | 1 article

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Former EU border chief Fabrice Leggeri is facing a French investigation into potential crimes against humanity. The probe centers on allegations that Leggeri, during his tenure at the helm of Frontex, the EU's border agency, oversaw or condoned illegal pushbacks of migrants attempting to enter Europe. These actions, if proven, could constitute serious human rights violations and have significant legal and political ramifications.

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France 24 25 mar. 2026, 18:32 (3 hours ago)

Ex-EU border chief faces French investigation for crimes against humanity

The Paris Court of Appeal opened an investigation into the former head of the EU Border agency on March 24 for potentially participating in crimes against humanity. The former border chief, Fabrice Leggeri resigned in 2022 following allegations of mistreatment of migrants at EU borders. Now a lawmaker for France's far-right National Rally party, he denies the allegations.

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