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European parliament approves key measures to tighten migration policy, Morocco included
The European Parliament has approved two major legislative measures aimed at strengthening migration policies across the continent, supported by a coalition of right-wing and far-right lawmakers.
The new rules would allow asylum seekers to be returned to countries that are not their place of origin but are considered “safe” by the European Union. This approach has sparked criticism from NGOs, which express concerns about the treatment of migrants in these third countries.
The measures also introduce a list of “safe countries,” including Kosovo, Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt, India, Morocco, and Tunisia, streamlining asylum procedures and potentially speeding up repatriations. Critics argue that the system risks sending people to countries with which they have no connection, without fully assessing their claims.
Supporters of the policy stress that these steps are necessary to reduce the burden of unfounded asylum requests on EU member states. The legislation had already been approved by EU governments last week, and final adoption is expected after negotiations between the Parliament and member states.
Despite a 20% decrease in irregular arrivals compared to last year, political pressure remains high in Europe, prompting lawmakers to implement stricter migration controls.
