The European Parliament’s latest version of the bill bears the fingerprints of the European People’s Party (EPP), which effectively seized control of the text from Azmani in March. François-Xavier Bellamy, leading the EPP’s effort, framed the legislation as a necessary mechanism to restore order at external borders. His ally, French far-right MEP Fabrice Leggeri, used the plenary debate to push for even stricter enforcement, touting the unprecedented nature of the proposed measures.
The final text introduces sweeping changes to migration policy, including legal provisions for two-year detentions, police-led home raids for undocumented individuals, and the establishment of offshore processing centers. Leggeri, who remains under scrutiny regarding a probe into crimes against humanity, specifically highlighted the suspension of appeals as a landmark achievement. While Renew Europe previously attempted to resist some of these measures—particularly those concerning the treatment of migrant children—the group now appears poised to allow the bill to pass without significant amendment. This capitulation marks a clear move toward the right, as the parliament prepares to rubber-stamp regulations that go far beyond the party's original proposals.
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