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Anger at 'send them back' chants by MEPs

Published Thursday, June 18, 2026 · Updated June 19

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  • Condemnation of Far-Right Rhetoric — 1 source

Coverage is limited to a single left-leaning outlet, lacking broader ideological representation, particularly from perspectives that might support the MEPs' actions or the new migration laws.

Media Analysis

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Rightwing Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) chanted 'send them back' during a session where controversial measures to increase deportations of undocumented people were approved. These chants and the new migration laws have sparked widespread anger and raised concerns about human rights and the rise of far-right ideology.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Rightwing MEPs chanted 'send them back' during a European Parliament session.
  • The chants occurred during a vote where lawmakers approved controversial measures to increase deportations of undocumented people by a margin of 418 to 218.
  • The chants and the new migration laws have drawn condemnation and raised concerns about human rights and the rise of far-right ideology.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Condemnation of Far-Right Rhetoric
  • The Guardian

    The Guardian reported on the widespread anger and condemnation following chants of 'send them back' by rightwing MEPs in the European Parliament. The article contextualized these chants within the controversial approval of new EU migration laws, highlighting concerns over human rights and the growing influence of far-right ideologies.

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