The Takeaways Report from the Expert Conference on Return and Reintegration, held on 21 April 2026 in Brussels, is now available. The report synthesises the key insights and recommendations emerging from three panel discussions and four breakout groups, covering topics such as the EU return policy landscape, the evidence base, return counselling in accelerated procedures, … Continued
This policy brief, developed under the Support to Frontline Workers project, examines how different governance models shape the ability of frontline workers to reach migrants in vulnerable situations and provide effective outreach, counselling, and Assisted Voluntary Return (AVR) support. Drawing on peer-to-peer exchange visits to Bilbao, Milan, and Malta, the brief analyses three distinct governance … Continued
Date and Location: Malta from 14 to 15 April 2026 This report outlines the key takeaways from the Support to Frontline Workers exchange visit to Malta. The visit examined how a centralised migration governance system links asylum procedures, return counselling, operational coordination and Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration. It highlights Malta’s early and continuous counselling … Continued
Date and Location: Milan (Italy) from 27–28 January 2026 TextThis report examines Milan’s centralised operational model, where asylum procedures, return counselling and Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration are closely linked within national institutions. The visit highlights the advantages of early and continuous counselling, direct coordination between authorities and clear procedural pathways. It also raises questions … Continued
Date and Location: Bilbao (Spain) from 30 September to 1 October 2025 This report shows how Bilbao and the Basque Country use a rights-based, locally anchored governance model to create trusted access to support for migrants in irregular or vulnerable situations, including through municipal registration. By examining the one-stop desk Harreragune, municipal services, diaspora organisations, … Continued
CTP responds to the needs of EU Member States and Schengen Associated countries (MS) to streamline and digitalise direct financial support provided to returnees throughout the return and reintegration processes. Download the flyer for more information about the project, and how MS can access it.
The Local Ownership Armenia (LOSRA) project provided complementary reintegration assistance to returnees in various forms. Watch Narine’s story to find out more about this support and the broader work carried out under the project.
The Local Ownership Armenia (LOSRA) project provided complementary reintegration assistance to returnees in various forms. Watch Bagrat’s story to find out more about this support and the broader work carried out under the project.
The Local Ownership Armenia (LOSRA) project provided complementary reintegration assistance to returnees in various forms. Watch Zhirayr’s story to find out more about this support and the broader work carried out under the project.
Download this brochure to learn more about the Return and Reintegration Facility (RRF). In this document you will find out more about what we do, where we work, and what we offer!