Ursula von der LeyenMar 9, 2025, 12:29 PMBluesky

Von der Leyen announces a returns proposal planned for adoption on Tuesday

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Von der Leyen announces a returns proposal planned for adoption on Tuesday and says it is a key part of the Migration and Asylum Pact.

On Tuesday, we will adopt an ambitious legal proposal on Returns. This is a key element of the Pact on Migration and Asylum ↓

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