Chants follow EU Parliament vote on migrant returns law

Right-wing members of the European Parliament broke into chants of “send them back” after lawmakers approved a migrant returns measure, according to Al Jazeera. The vote passed 418 to 218, giving the measure clear backing in the chamber.

Al Jazeera identified the legislation as the “Return of Migrants” law and described it as controversial and anti-migrant. The report said the chanting began after the result was approved.

Left-wing members of the European Parliament responded inside the chamber, Al Jazeera reported. They chanted “shame on you” while raising their fists in protest.

The confrontation showed the sharp split in the parliament over the measure, as described in Al Jazeera’s report. The account did not provide further details on the law’s provisions or the next steps for the legislation.

Al Jazeera published the report on June 17, 2026.

This story draws on original reporting from Al Jazeera.