On Rule of law and human rights situation in Tunisia, particularly the case of Sonia Dahmani
B-10-2025-0537
on behalf of the ECR Group · Rapporteur: Adam Bielan, Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Alberico Gambino, Joachim Stanisław Brudziński, Alexandr Vondra, Bogdan Rzońca, Carlo Fidanza, Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Waldemar Tomaszewski, Assita Kanko, Ivaylo Valchev, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Veronika Vrecionová, Ondřej Krutílek, Geadis Geadi
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This resolution demands the immediate release of Sonia Dahmani and all those detained solely for exercising freedom of expression or association, and insists on protecting these rights as guaranteed by the Tunisian Constitution.¶¶ It underlines that rule of law, freedom of expression, association, judicial independence, and human rights are fundamental to the EU–Tunisia relationship and democracy.¶ It emphasizes supporting Tunisia's economic growth and social progress for stability and addressing shared challenges.¶
Key points
- Demands the immediate release of Sonia Dahmani and all those detained solely for exercising freedom of expression or association.¶
- Insists on protecting freedom of assembly and expression, and upholding rights guaranteed by the Tunisian Constitution.¶
- Underlines that rule of law, freedom of expression, association, judicial independence, and human rights are fundamental to revitalizing democracy and the EU–Tunisia relationship.¶
- Emphasizes the importance of continuing support for Tunisia's economic growth and social progress, as prosperity and development are key to stability and addressing shared challenges.¶
Who is affected
- Sonia Dahmani, a Tunisian lawyer detained since 11 May 2024, and others detained for exercising freedom of expression or association.¶¶
- Tunisian authorities, who are called upon to release detainees and uphold constitutional rights.¶
- The EU and its institutions, which are urged to support Tunisia's economic growth and social progress.¶