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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2026/2735(RSP))

On the political repression and humanitarian situation in Cuba

B-10-2026-0290

on behalf of the PfE Group · Rapporteur: Hermann Tertsch, Jorge Martín Frías

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This resolution condemns the Cuban regime for political repression and the humanitarian crisis, demands the release of political prisoners, and calls for suspending the EU-Cuba agreement and imposing sanctions. It also requests listing Cuba's interior ministry as a terrorist organization and auditing EU funds to Cuba.

Key points

  1. Condemns the Cuban regime for tyranny and responsibility for shortages and health crisis.
  2. Demands immediate release of all political prisoners and end of dictatorship.
  3. Calls on the Commission to activate the PDCA suspension clause and ensure EU aid bypasses Cuban authorities.
  4. Calls on the Council to impose targeted sanctions on Cuban officials, starting with Miguel Díaz-Canel.
  5. Requests inclusion of Cuba's interior ministry (MININT) on the EU terrorist list.
  6. Requests the European Court of Auditors to audit all EU financial support to Cuba since 2016.

Who is affected

  • Cuban regime and its officials, including Miguel Díaz-Canel, face sanctions and condemnation.
  • Cuba's interior ministry (MININT) could be listed as a terrorist organization.
  • EU institutions (Commission, Council, Court of Auditors) are called to act on suspension, sanctions, and audit.

Figures and deadlines

  • Over 1,000 political prisoners held as at end-2025.