Today, under the radar, The European Commission published its proposal on “safe third countries” and again this proposal simply plays the fascists’ game.

This amendment isn’t about simplifying procedures; it’s about enabling mass deportations, satisfying far-right demands, and betraying Europe’s foundational principles of human rights, dignity, and solidarity.

As a result, vulnerable people risk being forcibly sent to countries where they’ve never set foot, with their fundamental safety left unassured. To make matters worse, asylum seekers will not be able to follow up on any possible appeals as there is no way to stop the deportation from happening. We have seen the catastrophic impact of similar policies in Australia and Israel, marked by enormous human suffering and financial costs. The UK and Denmark’s failed attempts highlight that Europe must not tread this disgraceful path, otherwise it will be the final nail in the coffin for the right to asylum on EU’s territory.

Left MEP Estrella Galán (Sumar, Spain): “The “safe third country” proposal presented to the Commission is a lethal blow to the right to asylum. It aims to legalise forced expulsions to third countries where refugees have never been, where they have no ties, and where there are no guarantees of protection. We won’t stop insisting: the greatest threat to the future of the Union is not outside its borders. It is not migrants. The real threat is much closer—it is the rise of the far right.”

We cannot stand by as Europe’s principles are systematically dismantled. It’s crucial to resist this dangerous amendment. Europe should embody safety and solidarity, not cruelty and rejection. Stand with us, speak out, and fight for the Europe we believe in: humane, just, and compassionate.