Application of the ‘safe third country’ concept: Mandate for negotiations: adopted, 384 in favour, 237 against, 31 abstained.

European Parliament · 17 December 2025

Application of the ‘safe third country’ concept

Mandate for negotiations

Adopted

This was a vote on opening negotiations with the Council, not on a final text.

384 in favour · 237 against · 31 abstained. 652 of 720 members voted; 68 did not.

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