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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2855(RSP))

On the situation in Colombia after the wave of recent terrorist attacks

B-10-2025-0368

on behalf of The Left Group · Rapporteur: Anthony Smith

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This resolution condemns recent terrorist attacks in Colombia and the assassination of Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, and expresses solidarity with victims. It supports Colombia's 2016 peace agreement and the government's 'total peace' policy, urging the EU and member states to fund implementation and civil society. It calls for respect for international humanitarian law, protection of human rights defenders, and dialogue with civil society to curb violence. It demands that European companies respect human rights abroad, with sanctions for violations, and urges a new approach to drug policy. It asks the Commission to remove Colombia from its safe countries of origin list and stresses the need to dismantle paramilitary groups.

Key points

  1. Condemns attacks by dissident guerrilla groups and the assassination of Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, offering condolences and solidarity.
  2. Condemns violence against civilians by any party and defends Colombians' right to live in peace free from violence and discrimination.
  3. Condemns political instrumentalisation of violence for electoral purposes and calls on all actors to respect citizens' free choice of leaders.
  4. Condemns murders of human rights defenders, social leaders, and activists, and recognises civil society's critical work.
  5. Urges all conflict parties to respect international humanitarian law, including refraining from recruiting children.
  6. Welcomes the government's peace commitment and urges the EU and member states to support dialogues with armed actors.
  7. Reiterates full support for the 2016 peace agreement and calls for continued EU funding for its implementation and civil society.
  8. Highlights the importance of security guarantees in the peace agreement for affected communities.
  9. Calls on the Colombian government to engage in dialogue with civil society to improve security policies.
  10. Welcomes community-led humanitarian dialogue initiatives to secure compliance with international humanitarian law.
  11. Stresses that inequality is a root cause and welcomes government efforts to reduce it and ensure universal access to services.
  12. Rejects violence with collusion of economic elites and multinationals, and stresses the need to dismantle paramilitary groups.

Who is affected

  • Colombian civilians, including rural communities, social leaders, ex-combatants, women, children, indigenous peoples, and Afro-Colombians.
  • European companies operating in third countries, which must respect human rights and face sanctions for violations.
  • Colombian government, which is called to engage in dialogue and continue peace efforts.
  • EU and member states, which are urged to support peace dialogues, fund implementation, and remove Colombia from safe countries list.

Figures and deadlines

  • 34% of peace agreement measures fully implemented, 19% partially, 38% minimally, 9% not implemented as of November 2024.
  • 52 massacres with 172 victims documented in 2025.
  • 25% increase in people affected by attacks on civilians from January to July 2025 compared to previous year.
  • 94% increase in incidents involving explosive devices compared to same period in 2024.
  • 106 human rights defenders and social leaders murdered between January and August 2025.