Division PRIORITY 1: Support for the development of a strategic approach to return management by Member States.

This includes the development of integrated return management in all its dimensions. In accordance with Article 3(2) of Decision No 575/2007/EC, integrated return management should be based on a comprehensive assessment of the situation of the potential returnees in the Member State and in their countries of origin and the challenges with respect to the operations envisaged, set targets for such operations and envisage a wide set of measures focusing on effective and sustainable return, including preparation, enforcement and follow-up of removals.

Within this priority, the Community contribution may be increased to 75 % for integrated return plans addressing the following specific priorities:

1. (1)

   assisted voluntary return programmes;

2. (2)

   cash incentives and measures to address the specific situation of vulnerable returnees;

3. (3)

   integrated return plans supporting the return of third-country nationals or stateless persons not covered under Community readmission agreements or national bilateral readmission agreements to countries of origin, former residence or transit with which cooperation in the field of return is particularly difficult.