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Escalation of the war and the humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan

A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.

Where it stands: Parliament adopted the text on 27 November 2025. This is its final position on the matter.

  1. ✓ Tabled for plenary
  2. ✓ Plenary vote Adopted 27 November 2025
  3. ✓ Parliament’s position Final
How a file moves through Parliament

A file is referred to one lead committee (others may give an opinion). Its rapporteur writes a draft report, committee members table amendments, and the committee votes to adopt the report. The report is then tabled for all MEPs; political groups can table further amendments, which are voted on before the final vote in plenary. The adopted resolution is Parliament’s final position; it is not itself law.

The text, version by version

Adopted by Parliament · latest Adopted text TA10-0310/2025 27 November 2025 ✦ Parliament condemns the atrocities in Sudan, including ethnically targeted killings, sexual violence, and starvation, possibly constituting genocide, and calls for an end to hostilities and external interference.⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Joint motion RC-B10-0533/2025 26 November 2025 ⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0540/2025 24 November 2025 ← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0539/2025 24 November 2025 ✦ Parliament condemns atrocities by the RSF and other parties in Sudan, calls for an immediate ceasefire, unrestricted humanitarian access, and accountability for war crimes.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0533/2025 24 November 2025 ✦ This resolution condemns the grave violations of international humanitarian law and human rights committed by both the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan, including indiscriminate attacks, sexual violence, and deliberate starvation.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0543/2025 24 November 2025 ← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0517/2025 24 November 2025 ✦ Parliament condemns the war in Sudan and the atrocities by the SAF, RSF and allied militias, demanding an immediate nationwide ceasefire and a civilian-led peace process under UN and AU auspices.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0519/2025 24 November 2025 ✦ This resolution condemns atrocities by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and both warring parties in Sudan, urging an end to hostilities, humanitarian access, and accountability.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0542/2025 24 November 2025 ✦ This resolution condemns the ongoing conflict in Sudan and the serious violations of international law by all parties, and demands an immediate cessation of hostilities and unhindered humanitarian access.

Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament: Adds a new paragraph condemning escalating violence and violations of international law by all parties. Adds a paragraph emphasizing the central role of Sudanese civil society and grassroots actors in political settlement. Adds a paragraph calling for deeper EU diplomatic engagement and appointment of an EU Special Envoy for Sudan. Adds a paragraph calling on the Council to consider listing the RSF on the EU terrorist list. The only other change is formal: a decimal separator is corrected. see the changes →

Newest version first. Open a version to read it in full. “What changed” shows the differences paragraph by paragraph; ✦ lines are AI-written from the texts themselves.

Timeline

  1. Plenary stage
  2. Adopted Adopted by an overwhelming majority
    For 503 Against 32 Abstained 52

    Final vote — text as a whole at 12:34 · 86% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →

    How the vote unfolded · 38 ballots

    adopted rejected lapsed square = amendment circle = part of the text decisive vote Solid = roll call (click for every MEP’s vote); faded = no individual positions

    Show all 38 ballots in voting order
    1. Amendment 24, adding text after paragraph 1 12:28 RC-B10-0533/2025 – After § 1 – Am 24
    Adopted
    2. Amendment 17, adding text after paragraph 9 12:28 RC-B10-0533/2025 – After § 9 – Am 17
    Rejected
    3. Amendment 18, adding text after paragraph 9 12:28 RC-B10-0533/2025 – After § 9 – Am 18
    Rejected
    4. Amendment 9, adding text after paragraph 9 12:28 RC-B10-0533/2025 – After § 9 – Am 9
    Rejected
    5. Amendment 10, adding text after paragraph 9 12:29 RC-B10-0533/2025 – After § 9 – Am 10
    Rejected
    6. Amendment 11, adding text after paragraph 9 12:29 RC-B10-0533/2025 – After § 9 – Am 11
    Rejected
    7. Amendment 12, adding text after paragraph 9 12:29 RC-B10-0533/2025 – After § 9 – Am 12
    Adopted
    8. Amendment 13, adding text after paragraph 9 12:29 RC-B10-0533/2025 – After § 9 – Am 13
    Rejected
    9. Amendment 14, adding text after paragraph 9 12:29 RC-B10-0533/2025 – After § 9 – Am 14
    Rejected
    10. Amendment 15, adding text after paragraph 9 12:30 RC-B10-0533/2025 – After § 9 – Am 15
    Rejected
    11. Amendment 19 to paragraph 10 12:30 RC-B10-0533/2025 – § 10 – Am 19
    Adopted
    12. Amendment 25 to paragraph 10 12:30 RC-B10-0533/2025 – § 10 – Am 25
    Rejected
    13. Amendment 4, adding text after paragraph 19 12:30 RC-B10-0533/2025 – After § 19 – Am 4
    Rejected
    14. Amendment 26, adding text after paragraph 19 12:30 RC-B10-0533/2025 – After § 19 – Am 26
    Rejected
    15. Amendment 27 to paragraph 20 12:31 RC-B10-0533/2025 – § 20 – Am 27
    Rejected
    16. Amendment 5, adding text after paragraph 21 12:31 RC-B10-0533/2025 – After § 21 – Am 5
    Rejected
    17. Vote on text inserted after paragraph 25
    — no individual positions recorded
    Adopted
    18. Separate vote on paragraph 22
    — no individual positions recorded
    Adopted
    19. Paragraph 22 — part 2 12:31 RC-B10-0533/2025 – § 22/2
    Adopted
    20. Separate vote on paragraph 22
    — no individual positions recorded
    Adopted
    21. Paragraph 22 — part 4 12:32 RC-B10-0533/2025 – § 22/4
    Adopted
    22. Amendments 2 + 20 (voted as one), adding text after paragraph 26 12:32 RC-B10-0533/2025 – After § 26 – Am 2= 20=
    Adopted
    23. Amendment 6, adding text after recital A 12:32 RC-B10-0533/2025 – After recital A – Am 6
    Rejected
    24. Amendment 7, adding text after recital B 12:32 RC-B10-0533/2025 – After recital B – Am 7
    Rejected
    25. Amendment 8, adding text after recital B 12:32 RC-B10-0533/2025 – After recital B – Am 8
    Rejected
    26. Amendment 3, adding text after recital D 12:33 RC-B10-0533/2025 – After recital D – Am 3
    Rejected
    27. Amendment 21, adding text after recital D 12:33 RC-B10-0533/2025 – After recital D – Am 21
    Rejected
    28. Amendment 22, adding text after recital E 12:33 RC-B10-0533/2025 – After recital E – Am 22
    Rejected
    29. Amendment 23, adding text after recital E 12:33 RC-B10-0533/2025 – After recital E – Am 23
    Rejected
    30. Amendment 16, adding text after recital F 12:33 RC-B10-0533/2025 – After recital F – Am 16
    Rejected
    31. Final vote — text as a whole 12:34 RC-B10-0533/2025 – Motion for a resolution (as a whole)
    Adopted
    32. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0517/2025
    — no individual positions recorded
    33. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0519/2025
    — no individual positions recorded
    34. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0533/2025
    — no individual positions recorded
    35. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0539/2025
    — no individual positions recorded
    36. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0540/2025
    — no individual positions recorded
    37. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0542/2025
    — no individual positions recorded
    38. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0543/2025
    — no individual positions recorded
  3. 26 November 2025 27 amendments tabled for the plenary vote

    Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.

  4. 25 November 2025 Debated in plenary

    MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.

  5. 25 November 2025 Debated in plenary

    MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.