2025/0059(COD)
Common system for returning illegally staying third-country nationals. 'Return Directive'
Basic information
2025/0059(COD)
COD - Ordinary legislative procedure (ex-codecision procedure)
Regulation
Repealing Directive 2001/40
2000/0819(CNS)
Repealing Decision 2004/191
2003/0019(CNS)
Repealing Directive 2008/115
2005/0167(COD)
Subject
7.10 Free movement and integration of third-country nationals
7.10.08 Migration policy
Status
Preparatory phase in Parliament
Key players
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European Parliament
Committee responsible Rapporteur Appointed Pending final decision on the referral Committee for budgetary assessment Rapporteur for budgetary assessment Appointed Pending final decision on the referral -
European Commission
Commission DG Commissioner Migration and Home Affairs BRUNNER Magnus
Key events
| Date | Event | Reference | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/03/2025 | Legislative proposal published | COM(2025)0101 |
Technical information
| Procedure reference | 2025/0059(COD) |
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| Procedure type | COD - Ordinary legislative procedure (ex-codecision procedure) |
| Procedure subtype | Legislation |
| Legislative instrument | Regulation |
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Repealing Directive 2001/40
2000/0819(CNS)
Repealing Decision 2004/191 2003/0019(CNS) Repealing Directive 2008/115 2005/0167(COD) |
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| Legal basis | Rules of Procedure EP 58 Treaty on the Functioning of the EU TFEU 079-p2 |
| Stage reached in procedure | Preparatory phase in Parliament |
Documentation gateway
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Document type Reference Date Summary Legislative proposal COM(2025)0101 11/03/2025 Document attached to the procedure SWD(2025)0250 16/05/2025
Additional information
| Source | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| EP Research Service | Briefing | 17/03/2025 |
Transparency
Meetings with interest representatives published in line with the Rules of Procedure
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Name Role Committee Date Interest representatives BELLAMY François-Xavier Shadow rapporteur LIBE 27/05/2025 UNHCR CAMARA Mélissa Shadow rapporteur LIBE 19/05/2025 Commissie Meijers AZMANI Malik Rapporteur LIBE 15/05/2025 Danish Refugee Council Brussels AZMANI Malik Rapporteur LIBE 13/05/2025 Permanent representation of Spain to the EU AZMANI Malik Rapporteur LIBE 13/05/2025 FRA EU Agency for Fundamental Rights AZMANI Malik Rapporteur LIBE 13/05/2025 HET NEDERLANDSE RODE KRUIS
Save the Children Europe
Stichting VluchtelingEHLERS Marieke Shadow rapporteur LIBE 13/05/2025 HET NEDERLANDSE RODE KRUIS
Save the Children Europe
The Netherlands Refugee FoundationAZMANI Malik Rapporteur LIBE 06/05/2025 Belgian permanent representative to the EU AZMANI Malik Rapporteur LIBE 06/05/2025 French Permanent Representative to the EU AZMANI Malik Rapporteur LIBE 30/04/2025 DG Home
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Name Date Interest representatives SIPPEL Birgit 31/03/2025 PES STRADA Cecilia 25/03/2025 Maison du Peuple d’Europe (MPE) - Europees Volkshuis (EVH) SIPPEL Birgit 06/03/2025 Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration