Migration & asylum

Latest decisions

1. 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.

   Migration & asylum

   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
2. 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
3. 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.

   Migration & asylum

   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
4. Establishing an EU talent pool

   The EU talent pool is a proposed EU-wide platform to match jobseekers from non-EU countries with employers in the Union. Parliament adopted its position on the law, backing the proposal with amendments. The position calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal.

   Migration & asylumJobs, social affairs & equality

   10 Mar 2026 · New laws · report by Abir Al-Sahlani · 1st reading · 56 ballots · voted 13:14 · A-10-2025-0045 · 2023/0404

   Adopted 414–182–21 · by a large majority
5. Establishment of a list of safe countries of origin at Union level

   Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law to create a Union-level list of safe countries of origin for asylum procedures. The law would designate certain countries as safe, allowing faster processing of asylum applications from those countries. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

   Migration & asylum

   10 Feb 2026 · New laws · report by Alessandro Ciriani · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 12:57 · A-10-2025-0259 · 2025/0101

   Adopted 408–184–60 · by a large majority
6. Application of the ‘safe third country’ concept

   Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law to amend the rules on applying the 'safe third country' concept in asylum procedures. The proposal makes the connection between an applicant and a third country optional and removes the automatic suspensive effect of appeals, while preserving judicial protection. 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.

   Migration & asylum

   10 Feb 2026 · New laws · report by Lena Düpont · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 12:58 · A-10-2025-0255 · 2025/0132

   Adopted 396–226–30 · by a clear majority
7. 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

   Adopted 565–83–14 · by an overwhelming majority
8. 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.

   Migration & asylum

   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
9. Establishment of a list of safe countries of origin at Union level

   Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law establishing a Union-level list of safe countries of origin, amending the Asylum Procedure Regulation. The list would designate certain countries as safe, allowing accelerated or border procedures for asylum applications from those countries. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

   Migration & asylum

   17 Dec 2025 · New laws · report by Alessandro Ciriani · 1st reading · voted 12:23 · A-10-2025-0259 · 2025/0101

   Adopted 396–202–56 · by a clear majority
10. 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
11. Revision of the Visa Suspension Mechanism

    Parliament adopted its position on a proposed law revising the EU's visa suspension mechanism, which allows temporarily suspending visa-free travel for third countries. The revision adds new suspension grounds, such as hybrid threats and investor citizenship schemes, and extends suspension periods. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

    Migration & asylumForeign affairs

    7 Oct 2025 · New laws · report by Matjaž Nemec · 1st reading · voted 13:25 · A-10-2025-0035 · 2023/0371

    Adopted 518–96–24 · by an overwhelming majority
12. Temporary derogation from certain provisions of Regulations (EU) 2017/2226 and (EU) 2016/399

    The European Parliament adopted its position on a regulation allowing a progressive start of operations for the Entry/Exit System (EES), a database registering entries and exits of third-country nationals at Schengen borders. The regulation temporarily derogates from certain rules to let member states phase in the EES over 180 days, instead of requiring a full simultaneous launch at all border points. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and instructs its President to forward the position to the Council, Commission, and national parliaments.

    Migration & asylum

    8 Jul 2025 · New laws · report by Assita Kanko · 1st reading · voted 13:36 · A-10-2025-0082 · 2024/0315

    Adopted 572–42–67 · by an overwhelming majority
13. Establishing an EU talent pool

    The EU talent pool is a proposed EU-wide platform to match jobseekers from non-EU countries with employers in the Union. Parliament adopted its position on the law, backing the proposal with amendments. The position calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal.

    Migration & asylumJobs, social affairs & equality

    3 Apr 2025 · New laws · report by Abir Al-Sahlani · 1st reading · voted 13:09 · A-10-2025-0045 · 2023/0404

    Adopted 327–229–50 · by a clear majority
14. 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
15. Amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 as regards Vanuatu

    The proposal amends Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 to remove Vanuatu from the list of countries whose nationals are exempt from the visa requirement for short stays in the EU. Parliament adopted its position at first reading, taking over the Commission proposal, which means the visa exemption for Vanuatu will be cancelled. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and instructs its President to forward the position to the Council, the Commission, and national parliaments.

    Migration & asylumForeign affairs

    27 Nov 2024 · New laws · report by Paulo Cunha · 1st reading · voted 12:26 · A-10-2024-0015 · 2024/0128

    Adopted 627–6–37 · by an overwhelming majority

Dossiers involved · latest vote first

1. 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
2. 2025/2111 Reinforcing development cooperation to address irregular population movements and their root causes in partner countries 16 Jun 2026 · 1 vote
3. 2025/0059 Common system for the return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the Union (Return Regulation) 26 Mar 2026 · 1 vote
4. 2023/0404 Establishing an EU talent pool 10 Mar 2026 · 2 votes
5. 2025/0101 Establishment of a list of safe countries of origin at Union level 10 Feb 2026 · 2 votes
6. 2025/0132 Application of the ‘safe third country’ concept 10 Feb 2026 · 2 votes
7. 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
8. 2025/2933 Renewing the EU-Africa partnership: building common priorities ahead of the Angola Summit 23 Oct 2025 · 1 vote
9. 2023/0371 Revision of the Visa Suspension Mechanism 7 Oct 2025 · 1 vote
10. 2024/0315 Temporary derogation from certain provisions of Regulations (EU) 2017/2226 and (EU) 2016/399 8 Jul 2025 · 1 vote
11. 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
12. 2024/0128 Amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 as regards Vanuatu 27 Nov 2024 · 1 vote

Who backs what

How each group's majority voted on the 15 most recent final roll calls about migration & asylum. A group is "split" when no position won among its members.

The latest final votes, group by group