Anger at ‘send them back’ chants by rightwing MEPs after EU migration law vote
The European Parliament saw a heated confrontation after right-wing MEPs chanted 'send them back' following the passage of a controversial new migration law. The legislation, which aims to increase deportations, has drawn sharp criticism from human rights organizations.
Why it matters
The incident reflects the deepening political polarization within the EU regarding migration policy and the rise of nationalist sentiment in European governance.
0:48 Rightwing MEPs chant 'send them back' after controversial deportation plans are passed – video European Union Anger at ‘send them back’ chants by rightwing MEPs after EU migration law vote Other lawmakers respond with ‘shame on you’ in heated confrontation over passing of plan to increase deportations
The framing emphasizes the 'controversial' nature of the law and highlights criticism from human rights groups, which is typical of The Guardian's editorial stance.
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