2025/3029(RSP) Resolution on a topical subject First reading

Mass kidnapping of children in Nigeria, including from St Mary's Catholic School in Papiri

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 18 December 2025. This is its final position on the matter.

  1. Tabled for plenary
  2. Plenary vote Adopted 18 December 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 TA10-0340/2025 18 December 2025 ✦ Parliament condemns the mass kidnapping at St Mary's Catholic School and all attacks on children, teachers and educational or religious institutions, and demands the immediate and unconditional release of all remaining abductees.⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Joint motion RC-B10-0577/2025 17 December 2025 ⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0590/2025 15 December 2025 ✦ This resolution condemns the mass kidnapping of schoolchildren in Papiri, Nigeria, and other attacks by armed and jihadist groups. It calls for the immediate release of all captives and urges the Nigerian government to intensify rescue operations and bring perpetrators to justice. Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0577/2025 15 December 2025 ✦ This resolution condemns the mass kidnapping of children in Nigeria, including from St Mary's Catholic School in Papiri, and calls for their immediate release and for investigations into the abductions. Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0584/2025 15 December 2025 ✦ This resolution condemns the mass kidnapping of children in Nigeria, including the attack on St Mary's Catholic School in Papiri, and calls for the immediate and unconditional release of all captives. Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0593/2025 15 December 2025 ✦ This resolution condemns the mass kidnapping at St Mary's Catholic School in Nigeria and all attacks on children, teachers, and educational or religious institutions. It demands the immediate and unconditional release of all remaining abductees and calls for thorough investigations. Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0580/2025 15 December 2025 ✦ This resolution condemns the mass kidnapping of children in Nigeria, including the 21 November 2025 abduction of 303 students and 12 teachers from St Mary’s Catholic school in Papiri, as part of systematic Islamist violence and targeting of Christian communities. Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0588/2025 15 December 2025

Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament: Adds a new recital highlighting violence against Christians in Nigeria with specific casualty figures. Strengthens the call for action by explicitly mentioning Christian communities as targets. 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 519 Against 2 Abstained 50

    Final vote — text as a whole at 12:07 · 91% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →

    How the vote unfolded · 14 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 14 ballots in voting order
    1. Amendment 4 12:04 RC-B10-0577/2025 – After § 1 – Am 4
    Rejected
    2. Amendment 7 12:04 RC-B10-0577/2025 – § 7 – Am 7
    Rejected
    3. Separate vote: paragraph 7 § 7
    electronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded
    Rejected
    4. Separate vote: paragraph 8 § 8
    electronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded
    Adopted
    5. Amendment 5 12:06 RC-B10-0577/2025 – After recital D – Am 5
    Rejected
    6. Amendment 6 12:06 RC-B10-0577/2025 – After recital E – Am 6
    Rejected
    7. Separate vote: after recital F After recital F
    electronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded
    Adopted
    8. Final vote — text as a whole 12:07 RC-B10-0577/2025 – Motion for a resolution (as a whole)
    Adopted
    9. Alternative motion B10-0577/2025 B10-0577/2025
    show of hands — no individual positions recorded
    Lapsed
    10. Alternative motion B10-0580/2025 B10-0580/2025
    show of hands — no individual positions recorded
    Lapsed
    11. Alternative motion B10-0584/2025 B10-0584/2025
    show of hands — no individual positions recorded
    Lapsed
    12. Alternative motion B10-0588/2025 B10-0588/2025
    show of hands — no individual positions recorded
    Lapsed
    13. Alternative motion B10-0590/2025 B10-0590/2025
    show of hands — no individual positions recorded
    Lapsed
    14. Alternative motion B10-0593/2025 B10-0593/2025
    show of hands — no individual positions recorded
    Lapsed
  3. 17 December 2025 7 amendments tabled for the plenary vote

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