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

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

B-10-2025-0297

on behalf of the PPE Group · Rapporteur: Sebastião Bugalho, Christophe Gomart, Željana Zovko, David McAllister, Isabel WiselerLima, Tomas Tobé, Miriam Lexmann, Andrey Kovatchev, Michał Wawrykiewicz, Dariusz Joński, Loránt Vincze, Danuše Nerudová, Mirosława Nykiel, Antonio LópezIstúriz White, Davor Ivo Stier, Luděk Niedermayer, Ingeborg Ter Laak, Liudas Mažylis, Inese Vaidere

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The resolution condemns the dissolution of political parties and the crackdown on the opposition in Mali, urges the rapid organisation of elections, and calls for the release of imprisoned activists. It criticises the military junta for abandoning the transition to civilian rule, expresses concern over the humanitarian and security situation, and notes the Wagner Group's human rights violations.

Key points

  1. Strongly condemns the dissolution of political parties and organisations and the crackdown on the opposition in Mali.
  2. Urges the rapid organisation of elections and criticises the junta for giving up efforts to lead a transition towards civilian government.
  3. Underlines EU support for a multiparty democratic system and urges Malian authorities to reverse their policies and initiate true domestic reform.
  4. Calls for the immediate release of all those imprisoned in the wake of recent protests.
  5. Appeals to the Malian government's primary responsibility to protect its population and ensure peace and stability.
  6. Supports the EU Special Representative for the Sahel's efforts to engage with relevant actors to advance human rights.
  7. Recalls that the Wagner Group has failed to bring stability and has committed severe human rights violations against the Malian population.

Who is affected

  • Political parties and organisations in Mali, which face dissolution.
  • Opposition figures and civil society actors imprisoned or repressed.
  • The Malian government, which is urged to reform and hold elections.

Figures and deadlines

  • On 13 May 2025, the military government announced a ban of all political parties and political organisations.
  • On 11 June 2025, the Malian Council of Ministers adopted a bill authorising a five-year renewable presidential term.
  • For 2021-2024, the EU committed an estimated envelope of 403,8 million euro for cooperation with Mali.