44As is apparent from recital 10 in the preamble to Directive 2008/115, priority is to be given, except where otherwise provided for, to voluntary compliance with the obligation resulting from that return decision, Article 7(1) of Directive 2008/115 providing that the decision must provide for an appropriate period for voluntary departure of between 7 and 30 days (see judgment in El Dridi, C‑61/11 PPU, EU:C:2011:268, paragraph 36).
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