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SFW – Takeaways Malta

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

SFW – Takeaways Milan

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

SFW – Takeaways Bilbao

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

Cashless Transfer Project

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.

RRF Brochure

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!

Projects Overview

This infosheet summarises the list of RRF projects, completed and ongoing, and provides description of the projects. For further information about each of the projects, we invite you to explore the What We Do section and/or get in touch with the RRF team.

Support to Frontline Workers

As the Reaching Undocumented Migrant project’s exchange visits with peer-to-peer learning exercises proved to be very successful and appreciated by MS, the RRF took on the assignment to continue these activities. The concept has been finalised in March and download here the Info Sheet. The main focus will be 2-days exchange visits with peer-to-peer exchanges, … Continued

Reaching Undocumented Migrants (RUM)

The project developed evidence-based tools and processes to enhance outreach practices targeting undocumented migrants in Europe. It facilitated comprehensive data collection and analysis on this vulnerable group, which culminated in an interactive dashboard that displays profiles, needs, and migration intentions of 1,000 migrants in Belgium and France. Additionally, the project promoted peer exchanges among national … Continued

Local Ownership Armenia (LOSRA)

The Local Ownership Armenia (LOSRA) project builds on the results achieved in the framework of the European Return and Reintegration Network (ERRIN) project. Its objective is to create a mechanism for offering reintegration services complementary to the assistance provided in the framework of EU Reintegration Programme (EURP) implemented by Frontex as well as support capacity development activities of local … Continued