Re-commitment of Asylum and Migration Funds

Summary

This regulation allows for the re-commitment or reallocation of unused migration and asylum funds to support national programs, while increasing financial incentives for relocation.
10 21.12.2018
Other
refugee
human rights
social policy
european union
public administration

Key points

  • The regulation enables the re-use or reallocation of remaining funds from previous migration decisions to support national programs.
  • Member States are required to dedicate at least 20% of re-committed funds to relocation, resettlement, or humanitarian admission.
  • Priority for relocation efforts should be given to unaccompanied minors, vulnerable applicants, and family members of those already protected.
  • The financial incentive for transferring an applicant or beneficiary is increased from a lump sum of 6,000 EUR to 10,000 EUR.
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