Immigration and asylum policies

The committee adopted the report by Mr Jan Kees WIEBENGA (ELDR, NL) concerning the Commission's communication on immigration and asylum policies. There were many amendments to the text (over 70 amendments had been adopted, largely with the support of the rapporteur, who tried to reach compromises between the various political views present). The report was adopted with 15 votes in favour, 3 against (Greens) and 7 abstentions (Socialists). The search for these compromises did not prevent a majority of Members from tabling new amendments in the House. �