Contradictions in Frontex Operations: the Push-backthe back

Abstract

The aim of the paper is to introduce the legal misfits between the standards of human rights as stated by the European Union and the Council of Europe and practical day to day experience related to EU Member States. For this purpose, the article focuses on political and legal assessment of the so-called pushbacks at the Greek–Turkish external border and introduces the influencing factors, such as the various interpretations of the legislation, or differences in the organisational structure and values. The authors conclude that these factors are endangering the fulfilment of the fundamental rights and the efficiency of the border protection, thus the security of the EU and its Member States.