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

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

B-10-2025-0579

on behalf of the ECR Group · Rapporteur: Adam Bielan, Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Alexandr Vondra, Bogdan Rzońca, Marlena Maląg, Aurelijus Veryga, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Małgorzata Gosiewska, Ivaylo Valchev, Waldemar Tomaszewski, Ondřej Krutílek, Veronika Vrecionová, Joachim Stanisław Brudziński, Assita Kanko

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This resolution condemns the 26 November 2025 coup in Guinea-Bissau and calls for the restoration of constitutional order, the release of detained persons, and respect for fundamental rights. It urges regional actors to support democratic order and asks the EU Delegation to monitor the situation closely.

Key points

  1. Strongly condemns the coup d’état perpetrated by elements of the military and calls for the restoration of constitutional order in Guinea-Bissau.
  2. Calls for the immediate and unconditional release of all extrajudicially detained persons.
  3. Urges all parties to abstain from violent action and to respect fundamental rights and freedoms.
  4. Urges regional actors, including ECOWAS and the African Union, to support Guinea-Bissau in restoring its democratic order.
  5. Calls on the EU Delegation to the Republic of Guinea-Bissau to closely monitor the situation.

Who is affected

  • The military junta and transitional authorities in Guinea-Bissau, who are urged to restore constitutional order and release detainees.
  • All parties in Guinea-Bissau, who are urged to abstain from violence and respect rights.
  • ECOWAS, the African Union, and the EU Delegation, who are called upon to support democratic restoration and monitor the situation.