Irregular border crossings into the European Union fell by 18%, to 95 200, in the first seven months of 2025, according to preliminary data from Frontex*. Most major migratory routes saw a decline, though pressure remains high across all three Mediterranean routes.   Significant drops in crossings on the Western Balkans (-47%), Eastern Land Borders (-45%), and Western African (-46%) routes.  Crossings on the  Eastern Mediterranean  route dropped by 16% to 26 200. However, a new migratory