The Ministry of Interior announces that the transfer of 48 applicants for international protection from Cyprus to Germany took place today, 19 December 2022, through the pilot voluntary relocation programme under the voluntary solidarity mechanism of the European Union.
This transfer is the first of a series of transfers that will take place in the coming months and was carried out in cooperation between the Asylum Service of the Ministry of Interior, the European Asylum Service, the European Commission, the International Organization for Migration and the German authorities.
This Mechanism is designed to support frontline Member States most affected by migration challenges by providing assistance from other Member States. As an alternative and complementary to support through relocation, Member States can provide support through a financial contribution.
The European Commission is working closely with Member States, the European Asylum Service and the International Organisation for Migration to coordinate the implementation of the voluntary solidarity mechanism.
Germany's acceptance of the transfer of 500 applicants, of which the first 48 are being transferred today, contributes to addressing the migration challenges faced by Mediterranean countries with The relocation activities are 100% funded by the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund.
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