Assistance for returning individuals available - Country is broadening its support offerings for individuals coming back home
The Ministry of Refugees and Integration in North Rhine-Westphalia has announced an expansion of its voluntary return program for migrants, with a focus on providing enhanced consultations and support for individuals who wish to return to their home countries.
The program, based in Düsseldorf, has been in operation since the beginning of the year, and as of the end of July, preliminary figures show that 1,674 people have taken advantage of the service. In the past year, a total of 2,048 people have left North Rhine-Westphalia through the voluntary return program.
The responsible Minister, Josefine Paul (Greens), emphasised the importance of supporting individuals without a prospect of staying in the country to find a suitable way to return to their home country. She stated that voluntary return is less stressful and more effective than forced return, according to the ministry.
The ministry is providing approximately 2.8 million euros for this purpose, and 24.5 new positions are being created in the state's facilities to meet the high demand for consultation. These new positions are intended to relieve foreign authorities and better assess the individual living circumstances of those affected.
The ministry does not specify any changes in the integration process for those choosing voluntary return, nor does it mention any specific costs associated with voluntary returns. However, the return consultation aims to provide a more comprehensive approach to voluntary returns, helping individuals make informed decisions about their future.
The most common countries of origin for voluntary returnees in North Rhine-Westphalia since the beginning of 2023 are not explicitly listed in the provided search results. The main countries of origin for voluntary return are Syria, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Iraq, and Russia.
The state government is offering expanded consultations for individuals who want to return to their home countries. The ministry clarifies whether and to what extent a voluntary return is sensible for each individual, providing a valuable service for those seeking to return to their home countries. The program is a testament to the state's commitment to supporting migrants in making informed decisions about their future.
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