Common system for the return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the Union (Return Regulation): Motion to reject: rejected, 198 in favour, 453 against, 5 abstained.

European Parliament · 17 June 2026

Common system for the return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the Union (Return Regulation)

Motion to reject

Rejected

This was a vote on a motion to reject the text. “Rejected” means the motion failed and the text was not thrown out; “Adopted” means the House rejected the text.

198 in favour · 453 against · 5 abstained. 656 of 720 members voted; 64 did not.

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