Malta will receive €3.7 million from the EU over the next five years to help in the integration of refugees and immigrants.

The decision was made by the European Commission yesterday as part of its spending under the European fund for integration of third country nationals.

The funds will go towards initiatives that introduce migrants to Maltese society and culture, for research and for training on intercultural competence.

In its submissions to the Commission, Malta had emphasised that it will be putting into practice the common basic principles of integration policy in the EU and the development of indicators and evaluation methodologies to assess progress and adjust policies.

Malta also wants to exchange experience of good practice and information on integration between member states.

The European fund for the integration of third country nationals is one of four financial instruments in the EU's general programme of Solidarity and Management of Migratory Flows. Malta has already managed to get substantial funding under two other programmes. Last December, it was granted a record €122 million to strengthen its border and another €10 million under the refugee and return funds.

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