There are moments in a policy cycle when it becomes important to stop and take stock, not just of what has been achieved, but of what the work is actually revealing. The Expert Conference on Return and Reintegration, held in Brussels on 21 April 2026, was intended as one of those moments. More than 110 participants joined the … Continued
Since the beginning of 2026, several developments have taken place to further strengthen the Reintegration Assistance Tool (RIAT), which supports cooperation between European authorities and reintegration partners in the management of return and reintegration assistance cases. Recent platform updates have introduced several improvements aimed at facilitating day-to-day case management. These include new functionalities allowing users to assign cases directly through the dashboard, as well as adjustments to … Continued
Since the beginning of the year, the Return and Reintegration Facility (RRF), in cooperation with national and regional partners, has delivered a series of specialised trainings aimed at reinforcing high-quality, rights-based return counselling practices across Europe. Implemented in collaboration with key national authorities and reception systems, these initiatives reflect a shared commitment to strengthening counsellors’ … Continued
At the end of January, the RRF organised a two-day field visit to Milan (Italy) in the framework of the Support to Frontline Workers project. The visit brought together practitioners and government representatives, from Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Spain, and Switzerland, to explore local approaches to irregular migration and multilevel collaboration as means to reach … Continued
Georgia, Côte d’Ivoire, and Senegal – January 2026 Since its launch in June 2023, the Reintegration Amplification (RAMP) project, implemented in partnership with the French Office for Immigration and Integration (OFII), has played a key role in strengthening reintegration support for voluntary returnees and reinforcing national reintegration pathways in countries of return. As of March 2025, with the introduction … Continued
The Return and Reintegration Facility (RRF) launched a new initiative aimed at modernising how reintegration support is delivered to returnees. The Cashless Transfer Project (CTP) introduces a secure and reliable digital payment system that enables EU+ Member States to provide assistance to individuals returning to their countries of origin. Building on ICMPD’s mandate to promote sustainable and … Continued
2025 was a year of consolidation and strategic advancement that brought the Return and Reintegration Facility (RRF) to new operational maturity. Building on previous achievements, the Facility strengthened its role as a trusted partner for supporting dignified return and sustainable reintegration, deepening cooperation with EU Member States and Schengen Associated Countries (collectively: MS), Frontex, and … Continued
Dushanbe, December 2025 – Last week, the RRF successfully co-organised its second reintegration briefing, bringing together a diverse group of national and international stakeholders in Tajikistan. Hosted in collaboration with the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) Eastern Europe and Central Asia and colleagues from the Migrant Resource Centre, the event served as a … Continued
Georgia, November 2025 – The Return and Reintegration Facility (RRF) and the French Office for Immigration and Integration (OFII) co-lead an observation mission in Tbilisi and Mtskheta. The OFII Referral Desk in Georgia aims to connect migrants who choose to return voluntarily from European countries with local service providers and governmental services, supporting their long-term … Continued
The RRF has launched two new guidebooks under the Counselling Lab project, designed to support return counsellors in providing more effective, rights- and gender-sensitive counselling. The first guidebook focuses on return counselling for families with children. Part of a comprehensive training package, it includes presentation materials, facilitator guidance, practical exercises, evaluation tools, and checklists ready … Continued