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The European Return Fund |
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To ensure a sustainable and credible policy approach to the management of migration flows, it is essential to address the problem of irregular migration. An effective return policy – in conformity with the Charter of Fundamental Rights and based on the preference for voluntary return – is key to this objective. Supporting EU States in improving the management of return  The Return Fund (RF), in which all EU States except for Denmark participate, allocates EUR 676 million for the period 2008–13. Specifically, it seeks to encourage the development of cooperation between EU states and with countries of return. Concrete actions In this context, the Fund provides support for actions assisting returnees' reintegration processes and for activities enhancing the quality of information on voluntary return assistance and on the risks related to irregular migration. Measures co-financed by the Fund include, for example, the setting up of voluntary return and reintegration programmes, specific assistance for vulnerable returnees (e.g. unaccompanied minors) and support for innovative tools and actions supporting the sharing of best practices between EU states. Distribution of resources Each year the resources under the Fund are distributed to the Member States in accordance with the criteria laid down in the basic act. The Commission has issued a report on the calculations made for the budget years 2007-2011: Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the application of the criteria for the distribution of resources among the Member States under the External Borders Fund, the European Fund for the Integration of third-country nationals and the European Return Fund. Mid-Term implementation evaluation The Commission has approved a report on the results achieved and on qualitative and quantitative aspects of implementation of the European Return Fund 2008-2009. The report, which is requested by the Fund's legal basis, has been transmitted to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. The Commission report is complemented by the national evaluation reports submitted by all EU States participating in the implementation of the Fund and with two studies. National evaluation reports: 2011
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