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1 New EU laws ·decision 1 of 12 on Wednesday, 17 December 2025

Application of the ‘safe third country’ concept

Committee report by Lena Düpont · · voted at 12:22

Parliament’s position on proposed laws. It usually needs to agree with the Council before a law is final.

Adopted by a clear majority 384 for · 237 against · 31 abstained (59 % in favour) Migration & asylumAsylum rules
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What Parliament decided

Adopted Negotiating mandate approved

Parliament let its committee open negotiations with the Council on the basis of the committee’s report.

For 384 Against 237 Abstained 31

Decision to open negotiations with the Council at 12:22 · 59% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →

Who backed it
  • The Left ✗
  • Verts/ALE ✗
  • S&D ✗
  • Renew ✗
  • PPE ✓
  • ECR ✓
  • PfE ✓
  • ESN ✓
  • NI ✓

Backed by PPE, ECR, PfE and ESN; opposed by The Left, Verts/ALE, S&D and Renew.

✦ What this vote decides · AI summary, based on the text voted on

Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law amending the rules on the 'safe third country' concept in asylum procedures. The law aims to make the concept's application more flexible and consistent across member states, including by making the 'connection' requirement optional and changing appeal rules. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

Roll calls requested by Verts/ALE, S&D.

Part of the sitting of Wednesday, 17 December 2025. The vote was taken on Report A-10-2025-0255 in procedure 2025/0132.

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