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Reinforcing development cooperation to address irregular population movements and their root causes in partner countries

TA-10-2026-0205 · P10_TA(2026)0205 · PE776.883

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This resolution addresses the link between EU development cooperation and irregular migration, calling for a human-rights-based approach that tackles root causes such as poverty, conflict, climate change and lack of opportunities. It urges the Commission and member states to prioritise sustainable development, support partner countries in managing migration, combat smuggling, and promote legal pathways and diaspora engagement. It also demands accountability, transparency and increased funding for development, including meeting the 0.7% ODA commitment.

Key points

  1. Calls for policy coherence for development in migration policies, respecting human rights and the UN 2030 Agenda.
  2. Stresses that development cooperation should prioritise poverty eradication, inequality reduction, conflict prevention and human rights, with long-term investments based on partner countries' needs.
  3. Calls for a human-rights-based, gender-responsive approach focusing on vulnerable groups, including women, children, persons with disabilities and marginalised communities.
  4. Highlights the Team Europe approach to coordinate efforts and support partner countries in managing migration safely and regularly.
  5. Demands clear monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to ensure accountability and transparency in EU budget implementation.
  6. Calls for enhanced political dialogue and country-by-country partnerships addressing development and migration needs, based on solidarity and human rights.
  7. Urges prioritising fragile contexts and using migration data to target partner countries' needs.
  8. Underlines the role of the Global Gateway in fostering sustainable economic development and job creation.
  9. Calls for greater private sector involvement, legal pathways, skills recognition and innovative financing within the Team Europe framework.
  10. Calls for investments in sustainable natural resource management, including water, soil, reforestation and renewable energy, to address climate-related migration drivers.
  11. Emphasises combating human smuggling and trafficking through international cooperation, legal channels and awareness campaigns.
  12. Calls for increased funding for rule of law, democracy, public services, education and vocational training, and support for youth and diaspora engagement.

Who is affected

  • Partner countries of origin and transit for migration flows, including fragile and low-income states.
  • Migrants, refugees, internally displaced people and vulnerable groups such as women, children and persons with disabilities.
  • Local authorities, civil society, private sector, and humanitarian and development actors in partner countries.
  • EU institutions and member states, which are called on to align policies and increase funding.

Figures and deadlines

  • 0.7 % of gross national income on official development assistance (ODA).

Legal basis: Articles 79 and 208 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union; Articles 3(5) and 21 of the Treaty on European Union.