Source: European Parliament
The Commission recognises the challenges faced by Member States at EU external borders in managing migration flows. The Commission will continue to provide financial assistance through the Instrument for Financial Support for Border Management and Visa Policy (BMVI) established by Regulation (EU) 2021/1148[1], and operational support via the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex), as set out in Regulation (EU) 2019/1896[2].
The Commission adopted a decision to provide an additional EUR 3 billion to support Member States with the implementation of the Pact on Migration and Asylum and to host refugees from Ukraine[3].
Frontex’s deployment of personnel and equipment to vulnerable regions will be enhanced, subject to the available budget as well as Member State agreement and cooperation.
The Commission is committed to strengthening Frontex’s capacity. Plans to increase logistical, financial, and operational support are under review, with a focus on ensuring adequate resources for border management. The Commission will work closely with Member States to assess needs and allocate resources effectively.
Well-managed integration of migrants is part of the Pact on Asylum and Migration[4] and is important for its success. In the framework of the action plan on integration and inclusion[5], the Commission provides financial support to Member States on migrants’ integration under EU funds, such as Asylum Migration and Integration Funds[6] and the European Social Fund+[7], and promotes exchanges of good practices.
- [1] Regulation (EU) 2021/1148 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 July 2021 establishing, as part of the Integrated Border Management Fund, the Instrument for Financial Support for Border Management and Visa Policy, OJ L 251, 15.7.2021, p. 48-93, http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/1148/oj.
- [2] Regulation (EU) 2019/1896 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 November 2019 on the European Border and Coast Guard and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1052/2013 and (EU) 2016/1624, OJ L 295, 14.11.2019, p. 1-131, http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2019/1896/oj.
- [3] https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_25_1176.
- [4] https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/migration-and-asylum/pact-migration-and-asylum_en.
- [5] Action plan on integration and inclusion 2021-2027 | European Website on Integration, https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/migration-and-asylum/legal-migration-resettlement-and-integration/integration/action-plan-integration-and-inclusion_en.
- [6] Regulation (EU) 2021/1147 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 July 2021 establishing the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, OJ L 251, 15.7.2021, p. 1-47, http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/1147/oj.
- [7] Regulation (EU) 2021/1057 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 establishing the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1296/2013, OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 21-59, http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/1057/oj.