Commission proposes a Resettlement and Humanitarian Admission Plan for 2026-2027

The Commission proposed on November 11th the Union Resettlement and Humanitarian Admission Plan 2026-2027.

The Resettlement and Humanitarian Admission Framework Regulation provides Member States with a framework to admit persons in need of protection through safe and legal pathways.

Based on voluntary Member State contributions, the Plan outlines the resettlements and humanitarian admissions over the next two years, with a focus on the main migratory routes. The biannual Plan can be adapted to reflect the evolving Member States’ capacity and in view of changes in needs and circumstances both in the EU and in third countries.

Resettlement is a key component of the EU’s comprehensive approach to migration. It offers safe and legal pathways to the EU to those in need of protection and strengthens the EU’s partnership with third countries, including to support the fight against smuggling and cooperation on returns.

Candidates for resettlement undergo security checks, screenings and may benefit from pre-departure orientation measures to facilitate integration in hosting countries.

Since 2015, EU-sponsored resettlement schemes have helped more than 135 000 vulnerable people in need of international protection find shelter in the EU.

It is now for the Council to examine the Commission proposal and adopt the Union Plan.

More information: European Commission