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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2754(RSP))

On the case of the dissolution of political parties and crackdown on opposition in Mali

B-10-2025-0293

on behalf of the PfE Group · Rapporteur: Matthieu Valet, PierreRomain Thionnet, Nikola Bartůšek

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This resolution expresses concern over democratic decline in Mali, including the dissolution of political parties and shrinking opposition space. It condemns terrorist attacks by jihadist groups, denounces anti-Western rhetoric, and calls for protecting civil liberties and restoring political dialogue. It urges Malian authorities to prevent irregular migration and asks the EU to strengthen return policies and migration cooperation.

Key points

  1. Expresses deep concern over the deterioration of democratic governance in Mali, including the suspension of political parties and shrinking space for opposition voices.
  2. Stresses the importance of restoring political dialogue and constitutional order in consultation with all stakeholders.
  3. Calls for the protection of civil liberties, including freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, as essential to national reconciliation and long-term stability.
  4. Condemns in the strongest terms the continued wave of terrorist attacks by jihadist groups, which have destabilised the country and led to loss of state control over vast regions.
  5. Recalls that France and European partners were engaged in Mali until 2022 to support regional security, with 53 French soldiers giving their lives.
  6. Denounces hostile anti-Western rhetoric by transitional authorities and certain media, which fuels misinformation and undermines diplomatic ties.
  7. Expresses serious concern over growing irregular migration flows from Mali to Europe and calls on Malian authorities to prevent uncontrolled departures.
  8. Urges the EU to strengthen return policies and migration control cooperation with Mali and transit countries.

Who is affected

  • Malian transitional authorities: called on to prevent uncontrolled migration departures and restore political dialogue.
  • EU institutions: urged to strengthen return policies and migration cooperation with Mali and transit countries.

Figures and deadlines

  • 53 French soldiers gave their lives to defend the region against the Islamist threat.