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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2988(RSP))

On the rule of law and human rights situation Tunisia, particularly the case of Sonia Dahmani

B-10-2025-0536

on behalf of the ESN Group · Rapporteur: Tomasz Froelich, Petr Bystron

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This resolution addresses the rule of law and human rights in Tunisia, focusing on the case of Sonia Dahmani. It calls on Tunisian authorities to ensure her medical care, legal counsel, and independent trials. It supports Tunisia's 2018 law banning foreign funding that could influence public order or political processes, and encourages legislative reforms to tackle illegal migration, including border security and repatriation. It notes the Commission's designation of Tunisia as a safe country of origin and calls for continued EU-Tunisia cooperation against illegal migration under the 2023 Memorandum of Understanding.

Key points

  1. Calls on Tunisian authorities to provide Sonia Dahmani with adequate medical care, unhindered access to legal counsel, and independent, transparent trials.
  2. Fully respects Tunisia's 2018 law regulating associations, which bans foreign funding that could influence public order or the political process.
  3. Encourages legislative reforms and enforcement policies in Tunisia to tackle illegal migration, such as enhancing border security, implementing repatriation mechanisms, and imposing stricter penalties for illegal entry or residence.
  4. Supports prosecuting individuals or organizations for helping illegal migrants.
  5. Notes the European Commission's designation of Tunisia as a 'safe country of origin' and that the Commission disputes allegations of mistreatment of migrants by Tunisia.
  6. Calls on the EU and Tunisia to improve cooperation against illegal migration under the 2023 Memorandum of Understanding and encourages formal return agreements with sub-Saharan countries.

Who is affected

  • Tunisian authorities: must ensure fair treatment for Sonia Dahmani and implement migration reforms.
  • Illegal migrants in Tunisia: face stricter penalties and repatriation measures.
  • NGOs in Tunisia: subject to the 2018 law banning certain foreign funding.
  • EU and Tunisia: continue cooperation on migration under the 2023 Memorandum of Understanding.