The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) has appointed Arnoldas Abramavičius, Councillor of the Zarasai District Municipality Council (Lithuania), as rapporteur for the opinion on the forthcoming European Asylum and Migration Management Strategy.
In his first comments following the appointment, Arnoldas Abramavičius said: ''Managing migration is a European challenge which can't be addressed without the engagement of regions and municipalities. As rapporteur, I will work to ensure that EU resources in the future Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) will support the capacities of LRAs to contribute to a comprehensive and orderly management of migration, integration and returns.''
Background
The proposal for the European Asylum and Migration Management Strategy forms part of the legislative package for the MFF 2028–2034. It is expected to be presented in December 2025, and will be closely linked to the Proposal for a Regulation on Union support for asylum, migration and integration.
The proposed regulation lays down the objectives and financing of Union support for the implementation, strengthening and development of the common policy on asylum and the common immigration policy for the period 1 January 2028 – 31 December 2034.
Together, these initiatives will define the EU’s long-term framework for supporting Member States, regions and local authorities in managing migration, ensuring integration, and upholding the Union’s values of solidarity, security and responsibility-sharing.
Next steps
Commission proposal on the European Asylum and Migration Management Strategy expected: 12December 2025
Opinion preparation in CIVEX Commission: discussion and adoption is early 2026; adoption in CoR Plenary in July 2026.