EU Parliament Passes Tough New Migration Law: 418 Votes for ‘Send Them Back’ Deportation Plan

EU Parliament Passes Tough New Migration Law: 418 Votes for ‘Send Them Back’ Deportation Plan

The European Parliament has approved a sweeping new migration law that will speed up deportations and allow asylum seekers to be sent to offshore detention centers outside the bloc, sparking outrage and a chaotic protest in the chamber.

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In a vote of 418 to 218, the European Parliament passed controversial measures aimed at tightening the EU’s migration policies [177013]. The new "Return Regulation," approved with 389 votes in favor, significantly restricts the right to asylum and allows authorities to send applicants to processing centers outside Europe while their claims are reviewed [175413]. The law also grants authorities broader powers to detain migrants and creates a legal framework for deportation centers located outside the European Union [176207].

Immediately after the vote, far-right members of the European Parliament staged a demonstration in the chamber, chanting “Send them back” [177013][175413]. Other lawmakers responded by shouting “shame on you” as tensions erupted [177013]. Critics say the new rules raise serious human rights concerns, particularly regarding the use of offshore detention centers [177013].

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