Since March, Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, has facilitated the voluntary return to their home country of more than 1,000 Syrian nationals from 14 different EU Member States. This significant milestone reflects the Agency’s continued commitment to safe and dignified returns.
Frontex’s support to voluntary returns to Syria follows the political transition in the country after the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, a development that has led many Syrians, both those internally displaced and those residing in other countries, to seek a return home after years of conflict and displacement.
Frontex ensures that all returnees are fully informed of their rights and the voluntary nature of their decision, and each return is carried out by EU law and international protection standards.
“Returning home is a deeply human aspiration. For many, it means reuniting with family, reclaiming their lives, and restoring their dignity. We are proud to support this crucial pathway in line with our core values of humanity, voluntary choice, and fundamental rights,” said Frontex Executive Director Hans Leijtens.
The European Border and Coast Guard Agency continues to expand its role as a return partner for Member States, with voluntary returns constantly growing in number and geographical scope, and accounting for more than half of all returns supported by the Agency.
