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2025/0059(COD)

Common system for the return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the Union (Return Regulation)

LIBE · Malik Azmani (Renew)

15 October 2026 | Published in the Official Journal

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Summary: The law establishes a unified framework for returning non-citizens who are staying illegally in the EU back to their home countries. It sets out the procedures and rules that EU countries must follow when removing undocumented migrants from their territory.

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Posted 15 October 2026

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2025/0059(COD) | Common system for the return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the Union (Return Regulation) | Regulation Rapporteur: Malik Azmani (Renew) | Lead committee: LIBE 📅 15 October 2026 | 📜 Published in the Official Journal What's next: It's law. Watch the date(s) of application — often later than entry into force, and sometimes staggered across provisions. Summary: The law establishes a unified framework for returning non-citizens who are staying illegally in the EU back to their home countries. It sets out the procedures and rules that EU countries must follow when removing undocumented migrants from their territory. [AI-Generated] Source: OEIL procedure file 2025/0059(COD)

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