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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2553(RSP))

On the escalation of violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

B-10-2025-0127

on behalf of the PPE Group · Rapporteur: Ingeborg Ter Laak, Michael Gahler, Lukas Mandl, Sebastião Bugalho, Wouter Beke

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Parliament condemns breaches of DRC sovereignty by M23 and Rwanda, urges Rwandan troop withdrawal, and calls for dissolving rebel groups. It demands humanitarian access, an end to sexual violence and child recruitment, and accountability for those responsible. It calls for increased EU support, review of engagement with Rwanda, possible sanctions, and halting military assistance via the European Peace Facility.

Key points

  1. Condemns M23 and Rwanda for violating DRC sovereignty and territorial integrity.
  2. Urges Rwanda to withdraw troops and cease cooperation with M23.
  3. Calls on regional actors to stop supporting rebel groups and demands dissolution of M23 and FDLR.
  4. Welcomes SADC-EAC summit, supports Luanda and Nairobi processes, and calls for negotiations addressing root causes.
  5. Calls for EU coherence, reassessment of Great Lakes strategy, and cooperation with Monusco to protect civilians.
  6. Condemns sexual violence and child recruitment, demanding international action and noting attacks on UN forces may be war crimes.
  7. Outraged by humanitarian catastrophe, demands improved access and safety for aid workers, with Rwanda having special responsibility.
  8. Calls for increased EU support budget for the region.
  9. Condemns disinformation, especially Russian efforts to foster anti-Western sentiment.
  10. Calls on Commission to review engagement with Rwanda and prepare measures including possible suspension of assistance and MoU.
  11. Calls on Member States to consider sanctions against those sustaining conflict or exploiting resources.
  12. Urges immediate cessation of military assistance to Rwanda via European Peace Facility.

Who is affected

  • Rwanda: must withdraw troops, cease M23 support, and may face suspended assistance and halted MoU.
  • Rebel groups M23 and FDLR: called to be dissolved.
  • EU institutions: review engagement with Rwanda, increase support, halt military assistance.
  • Member States: consider sanctions and cease military assistance to Rwanda.