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Die Aufgabe von Sven Schurtenberger auf dem Stoos löste viele Spekulationen aus. Nun sagt der Eidgenosse, was Sache ist.

Der Einkauf in der Gemüse- und Früchteabteilung wird wieder unkomplizierter. Die umstrittene Pflicht, beim Wägen die Art der Verpackung anzugeben, wird abgeschafft. Nach einem Vorstoss von FDP-Nationalrätin Daniela Schneeberger muss der Bund nun zurückkrebsen.

Ein rassistischer Vorfall während der WM 2026 in Mexiko sorgt für Empörung. Ein Fan beleidigt die südkoreanische Influencerin Ino Cat mit einer rassistischen Geste. Er zieht die Konsequenzen und tritt von seinem Amt im Ingenieur-Berufsverband zurück.

In Menziken AG sorgte eine 49-jährige Autofahrerin für einen kuriosen Polizeieinsatz: Nachdem sie zunächst unbekleidet auf der Strasse gesessen haben soll, verursachte sie mit ihrem Auto mehrere Kollisionen. Passanten stoppten die Irrfahrt.

Nach dem Start-Remis gegen Katar muss die Schweiz gegen Bosnien & Herzegowina einen Sieg einfahren, will man ein Endspiel gegen Kanada verhindern. Doch sind sich alle innerhalb der Nati dem Ernst der Lage bewusst?

Wer mit dem E-Auto in die Ferien fährt, will keine Zeit an Ladesäulen verlieren. Ein neuer Test zeigt: Reichweiten-Angst ist im Sommer mit vielen aktuellen Modellen Geschichte.

Written by Anja Radjenovic.

CONTEXT

According to Directive 2008/115/EC, third-country nationals staying illegally on the territory of a European Union (EU) Member State should, as a general rule, be issued a return decision obliging them to leave the EU. However, available data suggest that, among those who receive such a decision, only about a quarter actually leave the EU. The limited effectiveness of the return policy is due to several challenges that the EU and Member States face when carrying out return procedures, including difficulties related to implementation at national level. To increase the effectiveness of the EU return policy, the European Commission announced in its 2025 work programme that it would develop a new common approach to returns, including a new legislative proposal on the subject.

Legislative proposal

2025/0059(COD) – Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a common system for the return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the Union, and repealing Directive 2008/115/EC of the European Parliament and the Council, Council Directive 2001/40/EC and Council Decision 2004/191/EC – COM(2025) 101, 11.3.2025.

NEXT STEPS IN THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

For the latest developments in this legislative procedure, see the Legislative Train Schedule: 2025/0059(COD)

Read the complete briefing on ‘A common system for the return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the European Union‘ in the Think Tank pages of the European Parliament.

Tuesday 16 June

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Tuesday 16 June

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Today Council and the Parliament reached a provisional agreement on new rules for plant reproductive material.

On the occasion of the second meeting of the Accession Conference, the EU and Moldova opened negotiations on the EU acquis related to the rule of law and fundamental rights, the functioning of democratic institutions, public administration reform, and economic criteria. 

On the second meeting of the Accession Conference, the EU and Ukraine opened negotiations on the EU acquis related to the rule of law and fundamental rights, the functioning of democratic institutions, public administration reform, and economic criteria. 

Council and Parliament reach landmark deal to strengthen EU air passenger rights with clearer rules, faster and easier claims and stronger protection.

The 27th meeting of the Accession Conference with Montenegro provisionally closed chapters 2 on freedom of movement of workers and 28 on consumer and health protection

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Le président du Conseil européen, António Costa, et la présidente de la Commission européenne, Ursula von der Leyen, se sont adressés à la presse avant le sommet du G7 à Évian (France), le 15 juin 2026.

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Agriculture and Fisheries Council will take place on 17 June 2026 at 13.30.

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The Council has adopted restrictive measures targeting Russia’s military-industrial complex, energy revenues,  propaganda efforts and human rights violations, amid Russia’s ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine and its continued hybrid activities.

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