MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/3027(RSP))
On Grave political situation in Guinea-Bissau after the coup of 26 November
B-10-2025-0572
on behalf of The Left Group · Rapporteur: João Oliveira
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Parliament strongly condemns the military takeover in Guinea-Bissau on 26 November, which prevented the release of election results and undermined constitutional order.¶ It demands the immediate restoration of democratic order, release of detained figures, and an end to political persecution, while denouncing foreign interference and calling on the Commission to review its policies.¶¶¶
Key points
- Strongly condemns the military takeover by a self-proclaimed 'military high command', which undermined constitutional order and prevented the announcement of election results.¶
- Expresses solidarity with the people of Guinea-Bissau, victims of disrespect for their will and constitutional democratic order.¶
- Urges complete, immediate and unconditional restoration of democratic constitutional order and respect for the will expressed in the elections of 23 November, including a president, parliament and government chosen by the people.¶
- Demands the immediate release of Simões Pereira and all those illegally detained, an end to political persecution, and investigations into disappearances.¶
- Denounces foreign political and economic interference that has contributed to dependency, corruption, and disrespect for constitutional order.¶
- Calls on the European Commission to review its policies towards Guinea-Bissau to ensure cooperation funds do not strengthen military or authoritarian structures, but promote equitable development, education, health, and food sovereignty.¶
- Reiterates that lasting stability in West Africa is only possible when African peoples can freely determine their own destiny, free from external pressures and neoliberal conditionalities.¶
Who is affected
- The people of Guinea-Bissau, whose democratic will was disregarded by the military takeover.¶
- Detained political figures, including Domingos Simões Pereira, and others illegally detained, who should be released.¶
- The European Commission, which is called on to review its policies towards Guinea-Bissau.¶