By Nicoletta Ionta

( EurActiv ) — EU countries are weighing plans to hand Frontex powers to assist with airspace surveillance and the protection of critical infrastructure, according to confidential Council documents seen by Euractiv.

The move comes amid mounting concern over a series of drone incursions into European airspace in recent months, including at sensitive military and civilian facilities in Belgium over the weekend.

A Council note, dated 30 October and circulated to EU countries by the Danish presidency, shows that EU capitals are debating whether the European Border and Coast Guard Agency – commonly known as Frontex – should assume additional responsibilities to address hybrid threats, from airspace violations to protection of strategic assets.

The review of Frontex’

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