European Parliament Approves Return of Migrants Law by 418-218 Vote

The European Parliament approved the Return of Migrants law by a vote of 418 to 218. Right-wing members immediately began chanting 'send them back' inside the chamber. Left-wing MEPs answered with their own chants of 'shame on you' while raising their fists.

The competing chants filled the session hall after the tally was announced. The law sets procedures for returning migrants whose asylum claims have been rejected. The 418-218 margin reflected a clear majority in favor of the measure.

The vote took place during a plenary session attended by members from across the political spectrum. No further procedural steps were recorded in the immediate aftermath.