Western Balkans Annual Risk Analysis 2010

The backbone of this analysis is composed of the WB-RAN countries’ monthly statistical data, covering the twelve months of 2009 and the first quarter of 2010 (when indicated). This regular data collection exercise focuses on six key indicators, specific to the threat of irregular migration: (1) detections of irregular border-crossing, (2) detections of facilitators, (3) detections of irregular stay, (4) refusals of entry, (5) asylum applications and (6) detections of false documents. The data collected is categorised by border type (land, air and sea) and by land border sections, i.e. borders with different neighbouring EU Member States. Frontex was also able to analyse reference period data from Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary and Slovenia as well as data from other Member States where relevant.