Today, Frontex, the  European Border and Coast Guard Agency , as part of the EU Agencies Network on Scientific Advice (EU-ANSA), co-signed a joint statement reaffirming the central role of EU agencies in translating scientific research into evidence-based policymaking. Drawing on lessons from recent global crises, Frontex highlights that its role as a "knowledge broker" is essential to ensuring that European Integrated Border Management (EIBM) remains resilient in a volatile geopolitical