The new regulation includes longer detentions and return centers outside the EU for people without legal right to remain.
The European Union—even against the wishes of the President
of the European Commission—has approved new regulations aimed at accelerating
the return of foreigners who lack legal authorization to remain in its member
states. The measure represents a significant shift in European immigration
policy and strengthens the tools governments have to enforce deportation
orders.
The European Parliament approved the regulation on June 17,
2026, with 418 votes in favor, 218 against, and 30 abstentions. Subsequently, the
Council of the European Union gave its final approval on October 1, and the
regulation was published in the Official Journal on October 15.
Among the main provisions is the creation of common
procedures for the return of citizens from non-EU countries who do not have the
right to remain in the EU. Those who receive a return order must cooperate with
the authorities and leave the country in question.
The regulations also allow for extending detention periods
up to 24 months in certain circumstances, with further extensions possible in
specific cases. These measures require an individual assessment and the
intervention of the competent authority.
Another highly controversial point is the possibility of
establishing return centers in countries outside the European Union, through
agreements with governments that agree to receive individuals subject to these
decisions. Such agreements must respect international human rights standards
and the principle of non-refoulement when there is a risk of persecution or
other serious harm.
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