European return fund (2008-2013)

This procedure establishes a dedicated European fund to help EU member states manage the return of migrants who do not have a legal right to stay in the Union. It aims to ensure that returns are carried out in a fair, humane, and efficient manner, providing financial support for the logistics of repatriation.

The fund primarily affects national migration authorities and migrants facing deportation. It provides resources to improve the effectiveness of return procedures and supports the reintegration of returnees in their countries of origin.