Press release – Returns regulation: MEPs ready to start negotiations

Source: European Parliament 3

With 389 votes in favour, 206 against and 32 abstentions, the European Parliament agreed to proceed to the next stage of the legislative process for an updated EU common system for the return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the EU. The plenary vote took place following three separate requests by the rule 72 of Parliament’s rules of procedure.

Rapporteur a summary of key points. A first round of negotiations with the Cyprus Presidency is scheduled to take place shortly.