EU Parliament approves plan to process asylum claims in third countries

The EU Parliament approved a policy allowing asylum seekers to be deported to third countries, potentially outside the EU, to process their claims. This new regulation enables the transfer of asylum seekers to nations where they have no prior connection, diverting them from seeking protection within the EU. It mirrors agreements like the one between Italy and Albania. The vote saw support from center-right and right-wing factions, while left-leaning parties largely opposed it. The Parliament also agreed on a list of "safe countries of origin" for faster deportations.