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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/3027(RSP))

On Grave political situation in Guinea-Bissau after the coup of 26 November

B-10-2025-0568

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group · Rapporteur: Catarina Vieira, Maria Ohisalo, Ville Niinistö, Mounir Satouri, Mélissa Camara, Nicolae Ștefănuță, Erik Marquardt

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This resolution condemns the military coup in Guinea-Bissau on 26 November 2025 and demands the restoration of constitutional order, release of detainees, and respect for fundamental freedoms. It calls for an independent investigation into human rights violations, coordinated international pressure, and an EU halt to funding that could benefit the junta, while supporting democratic actors.

Key points

  1. Condemns the forcible seizure of power by the military as a grave breach of constitutional governance and an assault on the democratic will of the people.
  2. Demands immediate restoration of constitutional order, full restoration of the electoral process, and organisation of national elections without delay.
  3. Demands immediate and unconditional release of all persons detained after the coup for political, journalistic, or civil society activity.
  4. Urges the junta to refrain from using force and respect fundamental freedoms, including expression, association, assembly, political participation, and media independence.
  5. Calls for an immediate, independent investigation into all human rights violations and accountability for those responsible.
  6. Urges coordinated engagement by the EU, UN, AU, and ECOWAS to address regional instability and pressure coup leaders to restore civilian rule.
  7. Urges the EU to halt any funding that could advantage the junta and to prioritise support for democratic civil society, independent media, and democratic local actors.
  8. Urges resumption of inclusive political dialogue among all key actors for democratic, transparent, fair, and peaceful solutions.

Who is affected

  • The military junta in Guinea-Bissau: must restore constitutional order, release detainees, and respect freedoms.
  • Detained politicians, journalists, and civil society activists: should be released immediately.
  • EU institutions: should halt funding benefiting the junta and support democratic actors.