On June 1 2026, the European Commission announced that the European Parliament and the Council had reached a political agreement on a new Regulation establishing a Common European System for Returns. The Regulation, proposed in March 2025, replaces the 2008 Return Directive and aims to make returns faster, simpler and more effective while safeguarding fundamental rights. Key provisions include a unified European Return Order, mutual recognition of return decisions, stricter rules on forced returns for security risks or non‑cooperation, and measures to prevent absconding. The Regulation also allows the creation of return hubs in third countries that respect international human rights, and strengthens voluntary return assistance. Once formally adopted and published in the Official Journal, the Regulation will replace the old Directive.
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