EU Parliament and Council have provisionally agreed on revised rules for the return of non‑EU nationals staying illegally in the EU. The rules, based on a Commission proposal, require a return decision to be followed by immediate departure or a specified time limit. Individuals must cooperate with authorities, and may be detained up to 24 months if they risk absconding, pose a security threat or refuse to cooperate. Detention can be ordered by an administrative or judicial authority and may be extended by six months. The agreement allows transfers to third countries that accept returnees, provided the countries uphold human rights and non‑refoulement. Return decisions will be included in a European return order and made available across the Schengen area. The regulation will enter force after publication, with some provisions applying immediately and others after 12 months. A press conference is scheduled for 2 June.
© European Union, 2023 – Source: European Parliament.
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