EU Common Return System Regulation

by name voted on 17.06.2026

Summary

A new EU regulation creating a unified system for returning third-country nationals staying illegally in the Union, introducing digital tools and mutual recognition of return decisions.

10 17.06.2026

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civil law

government

human rights

public safety

social policy

european union

administrative law

public administration

international relations

information technology and data processing

Key points

Establishment of a common European system for managing the return and readmission of illegally staying third-country nationals.
Return decisions will include a departure period, typically not exceeding 30 days, unless specific circumstances allow for an extension.
Entry bans can be issued for up to 10 years, or up to 20 years in specific cases, to prevent future re-entry.
Detention for the purpose of return is generally limited to 12 months, but can be extended up to 24 months in certain circumstances.

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Speeches

23 Speeches in total

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Murielle LAURENT

S&D

1:54 min

Murielle Laurent opposes the new migration return regulation, arguing it undermines human dignity by allowing the detention of minors and families. She contends that efficiency should not be achieved at the expense of fundamental European principles.

Charlie WEIMERS

ECR

1:33 min

Charlie Weimers, representing the ECR Group, claims that common sense has finally prevailed in European migration policy. He advocates for tougher measures, including the creation of return hubs in third countries and stricter entry bans for criminals to ensure illegal migrants cannot stay in Europe.

Documents (PDFs)

PROVISIONAL AGREEMENT RESULTING FROM INTERINSTITUTIONAL NEGOTIATIONS Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a common system for the return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the Union, and repealing Directive 2008/115/EC of the European Parliament and the Council, Council Directive 2001/40/EC and Council Decision 2004/191/EC DRAFT REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a common system for the return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the Union, and repealing Directive 2008/115/EC of the European Parliament and the Council, Council Directive 2001/40/EC and Council Decision 2004/191/EC REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a common system for the return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the Union, and repealing Directive 2008/115/EC of the European Parliament and the Council, Council Directive 2001/40/EC and Council Decision 2004/191/EC Common system for the return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the Union (Return Regulation)

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EU Common Return System Regulation

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