European Fund Shortfalls Impact Berlin's Return Plans
The European Reintegration Program (EURP) is experiencing a funding shortfall for 2026, resulting in the suspension of accepting new cases for support. The program aims to provide financial and material assistance to individuals voluntarily returning to their home countries, including costs for accommodation, healthcare, and reintegration support, amounting to over three thousand euros per person. In 2025, approximately 20,000 people benefited from the program, reflecting an increase in voluntary returns that sometimes surpass forced deportations, with over 36,000 individuals returning voluntarily compared to 23,000 deported. Due to high demand, the EU's Frontex agency allocated a budget of 30 million euros for 2024. However, the 2026 funding has been fully exhausted as a result of the elevated demand, affecting planned returns in some German states. European authorities are working to ensure continued funding.
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