Funding for French Migrant Aid Associations Increases by 52% Over Four Years

A new report from the Cour des Comptes highlights significant growth in state funding for migrant aid associations, driven by rising demand and structural inefficiencies.

• Between 2019 and 2023, funding for France's 'Immigration, Asile et Intégration' mission rose 23%, reaching €2.3 billion.
• Subsidies to migrant aid associations grew by 52% during this period, totaling nearly €1.1 billion in 2023.
• The rise in costs is partly attributed to increased asylum applications (up 7.4%) and expanded housing capacity (up 14.7%).
• The Cour des Comptes identifies inefficiencies, including a lack of competition among service providers and insufficient oversight of spending and service delivery.
• Recommendations include tighter controls, clearer definitions of responsibilities, and measures to enhance competition and cost-effectiveness in service provision.

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