MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2026/2611(RSP))
On post-election situation in Uganda and threats against opposition leader Bobi Wine
B-10-2026-0124
<OptDel>on behalf of the ESN Group</OptDel> · Rapporteur: Tomasz Froelich
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- Full procedure 2026/2611
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This resolution addresses the post-election situation in Uganda and threats against opposition leader Bobi Wine. It calls for restraint, safety for political actors, electoral reforms, and an EU evaluation of funding to Uganda.¶¶¶
Key points
- Recalls that Uganda's Constitution grants citizens rights to freedom of expression, association, assembly, and political opinion.¶
- Expresses concern about pre- and post-election violence and calls on all parties to exercise restraint and resolve disputes peacefully and constitutionally.¶
- Calls on Ugandan authorities to ensure the safety of all political actors and believes a safe, unconditional return of Bobi Wine would improve the political climate.¶
- Encourages Uganda to implement AU Observation Mission recommendations, including electoral reform, transparency of campaign funding, strengthening the Electoral Commission's independence, and civilian control over security agencies.¶
- Encourages the ruling party to engage the opposition in future legal and institutional reforms.¶
- Calls on the EU to evaluate funding to Uganda in democracy and governance, while warning against interfering in Uganda's internal political process.¶