THU 01 OCT   10:53:29

MEPS CHANT 'SEND THEM BACK' AFTER EU MIGRATION VOTE PASSES

THU 18 JUN 2026

Rightwing MEPs chanted "send them back" in the European Parliament following a vote on legislation aimed at increasing deportations across the EU. Other lawmakers responded with chants of "shame on you" during the heated confrontation. The exchange took place in the chamber after the migration bill passed to a vote.

The incident reflects divisions amongst European Parliament members over migration policy. The legislation under discussion was designed to increase deportation procedures across member states. The vocal responses from both sides of the chamber underscored the intensity of debate surrounding the measure.

The confrontation highlighted ongoing disagreement within the EU over approaches to migration and deportation. MEPs from different political positions made their positions audible during the proceedings. The passage of the bill and the subsequent exchanges have drawn attention to migration policy as a point of significant division within European institutions.

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