The European Parliament has approved a major overhaul of the European Union’s return policy for illegal migrants, backing legislation designed to accelerate deportations, increase detention periods, and improve cooperation between member states. The measure passed on Wednesday by 418 votes to 218, with 30 abstentions, following support from lawmakers in the European People’s Party, the … Continue reading ‘Send them back!’ — MEPs celebrate after European Parliament approves tougher migrant return rules