Migration & asylum, New EU law, 17 Dec 2025
Application of the ‘safe third country’ concept
Report by Lena Düpont · Parliament’s first vote on a proposed EU law. It sets Parliament’s position for negotiations with the Council.
Negotiating mandate approved On the decision to open negotiations with the Council: 384 for · 237 against · 31 abstained
AI summary: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.