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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2026/2571(RSP))

On Presidential elections in Honduras, the non-recognition of the outcome by the incumbent administration and the attacks on opposition members of the National Assembly

B-10-2026-0089

on behalf of the S&D Group · Rapporteur: Yannis Maniatis, Francisco Assis, Sandra Gómez López

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This resolution concerns the presidential elections in Honduras on 30 November 2025. It recognises the victory of Nasry Asfura and calls on the incumbent administration to accept the result. It condemns attacks on opposition members, urges political actors to avoid disinformation and inflammatory rhetoric, and calls for respect for democratic institutions and media freedom. It also encourages implementing EU election observation recommendations and reforms.

Key points

  1. Recognises the victory of Nasry Asfura in the Honduran presidential elections.
  2. Calls on the incumbent administration to recognise the announced electoral outcome and to address disputes through the Electoral Justice Tribunal.
  3. Condemns all acts of intimidation, harassment and violence against elected members.
  4. Urges all political actors to refrain from inflammatory rhetoric, disinformation, gender-based attacks, and actions that could increase polarisation or provoke unrest.
  5. Calls on third countries and international actors to respect Honduras's democratic process and avoid interference.
  6. Calls on Honduran authorities to guarantee the independence and proper functioning of the CNE, TJE, judiciary and Public Prosecutor's Office, and to prevent their political instrumentalisation.
  7. Demands full respect for freedom of expression, media freedom and the safety of journalists, observers and human rights defenders.
  8. Encourages the implementation of the forthcoming EU EOM recommendations and meaningful electoral and institutional reforms.

Who is affected

  • The incumbent administration of Honduras, which is urged to recognise the electoral outcome.
  • Opposition members of the National Assembly, who are subjected to intimidation and attacks.
  • Honduran authorities, including the CNE, TJE, judiciary and Public Prosecutor's Office, are called to ensure independence.
  • Journalists, observers and human rights defenders in Honduras, whose safety is demanded.

Figures and deadlines

  • 97 % of polling stations observed were assessed as good or very good.