Theme · Crisis
Irregular migration to EU
Ongoing movement of people without legal permission towards Europe and efforts to manage it.
8 subjects in 8 sittings · 8 adopted, 0 rejected · Jan 2025 – Sept 2026
New laws 3Consent 2Resolutions 3
Latest decisions
- The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external borders
The text is a resolution on the recent hybrid attacks and the instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta, and on the need for a coordinated response to protect the EU's external borders. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, meaning it states its view that Ceuta and Melilla are integral parts of Spain and of the EU's external border, and that their protection is a matter of common European security. The text reaffirms that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ceuta and Melilla are non-negotiable, and expresses solidarity with the people of Ceuta over the pressure placed on them.
17 Sept 2026 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 138 ballots · voted 13:35 · B-10-2026-0411 · 2026/2870
Adopted 339–225–16 · by a clear majority - Reinforcing development cooperation to address irregular population movements and their root causes in partner countries
Parliament adopted a resolution on reinforcing development cooperation to address irregular population movements and their root causes in partner countries. The text stresses that development policy should fight poverty while also tackling drivers of irregular migration, such as conflict, instability, and lack of opportunities. It calls for policy coherence between development, migration, and security, and for cooperation based on verifiable results.
Foreign affairsMigration & asylum
16 Jun 2026 · Resolutions · report by Lukas Mandl · 29 ballots · voted 13:51 · A-10-2026-0147 · 2025/2111
Adopted 344–237–66 · by a clear majority - Common system for the return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the Union (Return Regulation)
Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law setting up a common system for returning third-country nationals staying illegally in the Union. The law would replace existing EU rules on returns and introduce a single procedure for return and readmission across member states. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and forwards its position to the Council and national parliaments.
26 Mar 2026 · New laws · report by Malik Azmani · 1st reading · voted 11:06 · A-10-2026-0048 · 2025/0059
Adopted 389–206–32 · by a large majority - EU-Bosnia and Herzegovina Agreement on operational activities carried out by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The agreement allows the European Border and Coast Guard Agency to carry out operational activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including deploying border management teams with executive powers. Parliament gave its consent to the conclusion of the agreement, meaning the EU can now finalize it. Parliament asks the Agency to promptly inform it of activities under the agreement and to include assessments of third-country cooperation in its annual reports.
Foreign affairsMigration & asylum
21 Jan 2026 · Consent · report by Jaroslav Bžoch · consent procedure · voted 12:50 · A-10-2025-0248 · 2024/0305
- Application of the ‘safe third country’ concept
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.
17 Dec 2025 · New laws · report by Lena Düpont · 1st reading · voted 12:22 · A-10-2025-0255 · 2025/0132
Adopted 384–237–31 · by a clear majority - Enhancing police cooperation in relation to the prevention, detection and investigation of migrant smuggling and trafficking in human beings; enhancing Europol’s support to preventing and combating such crimes
Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law to step up police cooperation against migrant smuggling and trafficking in human beings and to strengthen Europol's support in fighting these crimes. The law would make Europol a central hub for criminal information and create a European Centre Against Migrant Smuggling inside the agency, with member states setting up dedicated national structures. Parliament also backed extra funding and 50 new posts for Europol, while asking the Commission to clarify how staff and money would be moved from other programmes.
25 Nov 2025 · New laws · report by Jeroen Lenaers · 1st reading · 7 ballots · voted 12:28 · A-10-2025-0109 · 2023/0438
- Renewing the EU-Africa partnership: building common priorities ahead of the Angola Summit
Parliament adopted a resolution setting out its priorities for the EU-Africa partnership ahead of the EU-African Union summit in Luanda, Angola, on 24 and 25 November 2025. The text calls for making the fight against illegal migration a priority, negotiating readmission agreements with African Union member states, and linking development funds to cooperation on returns. It also demands that the EU's Strategic Partnership with South Africa be conditional on ending discrimination against the Boer minority and compensating victims. Parliament asks the Commission and Council to act on these points and forwards the resolution to EU institutions, member states, the UN, and the African Union.
Foreign affairsMigration & asylum
23 Oct 2025 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 77 ballots · voted 13:09 · B-10-2025-0474 · 2025/2933
Adopted 367–98–113 · by a large majority - EU/Republic of Serbia agreement on operational activities carried out by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency in the Republic of Serbia
The European Parliament voted on the agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Serbia on operational activities by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency in Serbia. Parliament gave its consent, meaning the agreement can be concluded. The agreement enables the Agency to conduct joint operations and deploy border management teams in Serbia, including at its borders with non-EU countries. Parliament asks the Agency to promptly inform it of implementation activities and to include cooperation assessments in annual reports.
Foreign affairsMigration & asylum
21 Jan 2025 · Consent · report by Karlo Ressler · consent procedure · voted 12:28 · A-10-2024-0027 · 2024/0074
Adopted 505–90–43 · by a large majority
Dossiers involved · latest vote first
- 2026/2870 The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external borders 17 Sept 2026 · 1 vote
- 2025/2111 Reinforcing development cooperation to address irregular population movements and their root causes in partner countries 16 Jun 2026 · 1 vote
- 2025/0059 Common system for the return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the Union (Return Regulation) 26 Mar 2026 · 1 vote
- 2024/0305 EU-Bosnia and Herzegovina Agreement on operational activities carried out by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency in Bosnia and Herzegovina 21 Jan 2026 · 1 vote
- 2025/0132 Application of the ‘safe third country’ concept 17 Dec 2025 · 1 vote
- 2023/0438 Enhancing police cooperation in relation to the prevention, detection and investigation of migrant smuggling and trafficking in human beings; enhancing Europol’s support to preventing and combating such crimes 25 Nov 2025 · 1 vote
- 2025/2933 Renewing the EU-Africa partnership: building common priorities ahead of the Angola Summit 23 Oct 2025 · 1 vote
- 2024/0074 EU/Republic of Serbia agreement on operational activities carried out by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency in the Republic of Serbia 21 Jan 2025 · 1 vote
Who backs what
How each group's majority voted on the 8 most recent final roll calls about Irregular migration to EU. A group is "split" when no position won among its members.
| Group | Backed | Opposed | Abstained | Split | With the outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (0 %) | 7 (88 %) | 1 | 0 | 0 % | |
| 2 (25 %) | 6 (75 %) | 0 | 0 | 25 % | |
| 5 (63 %) | 3 (38 %) | 0 | 0 | 63 % | |
| 5 (63 %) | 3 (38 %) | 0 | 0 | 63 % | |
| 8 (100 %) | 0 (0 %) | 0 | 0 | 100 % | |
| 6 (75 %) | 1 (13 %) | 1 | 0 | 75 % | |
| 6 (75 %) | 2 (25 %) | 0 | 0 | 75 % | |
| 5 (63 %) | 2 (25 %) | 1 | 0 | 63 % | |
| 6 (75 %) | 2 (25 %) | 0 | 0 | 75 % |
The latest final votes, group by group
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