Within this overall allocation, €25.2 billion will be dedicated to thematic facilities that specifically support asylum, migration, and integration policies, including the implementation of the Pact on Migration and Asylum. In addition, €15.4 billion will be earmarked for border management, providing resources for border surveillance and operational support. Internal security will receive €6.8 billion, aimed at bolstering law enforcement capabilities both online and offline.

The budget also supports EU agencies involved in migration and security: Frontex (the European Border and Coast Guard Agency) will receive €11.9 billion to enhance border surveillance and operational coordination, while Europol’s budget will increase to €3 billion to strengthen efforts against organised crime and terrorism related to migration flows.

EU-LISA, the European Agency for the operational management of large-scale IT systems in the area of freedom, security and justice, will be allocated €1.9 billion to maintain and develop critical IT infrastructures supporting border management and asylum processes. The European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) will receive €1.4 billion to assist Member States in applying common asylum policies and improving reception conditions.

Furthermore, the EU Centre to Prevent and Counter Child Sexual Abuse will receive €0.13 billion to support law enforcement and judicial cooperation in tackling this critical issue linked to migration and security.

For further information, please read this press release from the European Commission from 16 July and another one focused on migration, border management and internal security from 17 July.