EU earmarks €800m for Cyprus to tackle immigration
Cyprus is set to receive around €800 million for 2028-2034 to tackle immigration, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannides said on Monday. Earlier Deputy Minister for Immigration Nicholas Ioannides said Cyprus, as a frontline EU member state, must seek to increase funds to handle the situation, most of which should come from the EU . Both Ioannou and Ioannides were speaking at the 4th meeting of the monitoring committee for the home affairs fund for 2021-2027, taking place in
Cyprus is slated to receive approximately €800 million in European Union funding between 2028 and 2034 to bolster its immigration and asylum management systems. Government officials emphasized that these resources are essential for enhancing border security, improving reception facilities, and streamlining the processing of international protection applications. During the current 2021-2027 cycle, the nation has already utilized significant financial support to complete 95 infrastructure projects, including the upcoming Limnes reception center and upgrades to the Pournara facility. Beyond physical infrastructure, the funding has enabled the hiring of additional personnel to handle rising administrative demands. Furthermore, authorities highlighted that EU subsidies have successfully incentivized a record number of migrant returns to their home countries. This strategic investment is intended to establish Cyprus as a model for efficient migration governance within the bloc.
This substantial financial commitment underscores the European Union's ongoing effort to support frontline member states in managing migration flows and refining their asylum procedures through targeted infrastructure and operational investments.
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