Key facts
- EU Council and Parliament agreed on a regulation to streamline repatriation of individuals residing unlawfully in Member States.
- The agreement was facilitated under the Cyprus Presidency of the EU Council.
Disagreements over immigration and border control are a persistent challenge for the European Union. This agreement aims to create more efficient processes for returning individuals who do not have the legal right to stay in member states, reflecting ongoing efforts to manage migration flows within the bloc.