The Commission has decided to provide an additional €3 billion to support Member States in implementing the Migration and Asylum Pact and hosting Ukrainian refugees.

President Von der Leyen announced this extra support at the press conference with Chancellor Merz. Her statement can be found here.

The additional funding comes from the revision of the current Multiannual Financial Framework (€1.8 billion) and from a top-up to the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) and Border Management and Visa Instrument (BMVI €1.2 billion). This is in addition to nearly €11 billion already allocated for migration and border management under AMIF and BMVI for the period 2025-2027, and the €450 million allocated to Member States hosting beneficiaries of temporary protection from Ukraine since 2022. Member States will be able to use this additional financial support until the end of 2027 for implementing the Pact (AMIF and BMVI) and for hosting people fleeing Russias war of aggression against Ukraine (AMIF).

Each Member State will receive a specific amount based on a set of criteria. Member States need to amend their existing national programs by the end of 2025 to accommodate this additional funding. The Commission is already in close contact with the Member States to provide necessary support.