EU border agency Frontex suspends support program for deported migrants

In the statement made to the AA correspondent by Frontex, it was stated that the EU Reintegration Program (EURP), which supports immigrants deported from Europe, temporarily does not accept new applications.

In the statement, it was stated that EURP was in high demand this year due to the high levels of voluntary returns as well as the number of deportations in the EU, and therefore the budget allocated to the program in 2026 was exhausted faster than expected.

In the statement, it was stated that people whose applications have already been accepted will not be affected by this situation, and it was emphasized that Frontex will continue to provide other support to member countries throughout the return process.

In the statement, it was stated that after the decision to suspend the program, Frontex and the EU Commission were in close contact regarding future financial needs, and all options were evaluated to continue the operation of the program within the framework of the EU's current budget procedures.

Within the scope of EURP, which started in 2022, support such as shelter, medical support, job consultancy, education and legal services were provided for up to 12 months to people who were deported from Europe or returned voluntarily.

According to Frontex data, approximately 14 thousand immigrants applied to the program in the first half of 2026.