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#EUBudget: Commission proposes major funding increase for stronger borders and migration

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For the next long-term EU budget 2021-2027, the Commission proposes to almost triple funding for migration and border management to €34.9 billion, as compared to €13bn in the previous period.

The Commission's proposal is a response to increased migratory, mobility and security challenges, with more flexible funding instruments to address unforeseen migratory events and border protection at the core of the new budget. A new separate fund for integrated border management will be created and the European Border and Coast Guard Agency will be further strengthened with a new standing corps of around 10,000 border guards. The new border fund will also help Member States carry out customs controls by financing customs control equipment.

First Vice President Frans Timmermans said: "Based on past experience and the knowledge that migration will remain a challenge in the future, we are proposing an unprecedented increase in funding. Strengthening our common EU borders, in particular with our European Border and Coast Guard, will continue to be a big priority."

Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos said: "Better managing our external borders and migration will remain key priorities for the EU, the member states and our citizens in the years to come. Bigger challenges need bigger resources – this is why we propose to almost triple the budget in this area."

Economic and Financial Affairs, Taxation and Customs Commissioner Pierre Moscovici said: "The EU's 115,000 customs officials are on the frontline in protecting our citizens from counterfeit or unsafe goods and other forms of illicit trade. To support them in that vital task, we are today proposing a new fund worth €1.3bn, for EU countries to acquire the most cutting-edge customs equipment.”

A press release, a Q&A as well as legal texts and factsheets on migration and border management are available online.

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