European Parliament approves overhaul of EU migrant return rules (opens original article in a new tab)

The European Parliament approved reforms to EU migrant return rules, aiming to accelerate procedures and strengthen cooperation with non-EU countries. The new framework requires illegal immigrants to leave immediately or within a specified deadline, with provisions for detention and alternatives to detention.

• European Parliament approved reforms to EU migrant return rules
• New rules require illegal immigrants to leave immediately or within a deadline
• Member states can detain individuals with judicial orders for up to 24 months