Source: European Parliament
The EU-Turkey Statement[1] remains valid and is the main framework of cooperation with Türkiye on migration. Despite challenges, the Statement has produced tangible results leading to a significant decrease of loss of human lives and improving the situation of refugees and migrants in Türkiye.
The number of irregular border crossings between Türkiye and the EU has remained consistently and significantly lower than before the EU-Turkey Statement.
On 16 October 2023, the Commission presented the EU Action Plan for the Eastern Mediterranean[2] with targeted operational measures aiming at addressing migration management along this route, including Türkiye.
The Commission is closely monitoring the situation, including the arrivals to the Greek islands, and is discussing with the Turkish authorities on a regular basis.
Total EU assistance allocated to refugees and host communities in Türkiye since 2011 amounts to just under EUR 11 billion (up until and including 2024). This includes support for refugees to meet their basic needs[3].
Projects in the areas of education, health, basic needs and socioeconomic support have helped millions of refugees and migrants to have more decent lives, while conditions are not conducive for returns.
Funding has been increasingly allocated to migration management and to strengthen Türkiye’s capacity to manage migratory pressure along its borders.