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Resolution on a topical subject First reading

Case of Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic

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 22 January 2026. This is its final position on the matter.

  1. ✓ Tabled for plenary
  2. ✓ Plenary vote Adopted 22 January 2026
  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 TA10-0017/2026 22 January 2026 ✦ Parliament's resolution on the case of Joseph Figueira Martin, an EU citizen detained in the Central African Republic, demands his immediate release and medical evacuation, and calls for sanctions and a parliamentary mission.⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Joint motion RC-B10-0066/2026 21 January 2026 ⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0093/2026 19 January 2026 ✦ This resolution condemns the arbitrary detention of Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic and calls for his immediate release, respect for his human rights, and accountability for his treatment.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0066/2026 19 January 2026 ✦ The resolution concerns Joseph Figueira Martin, a Belgian-Portuguese citizen detained in the Central African Republic, and calls for his rights to be respected.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0096/2026 19 January 2026 ✦ This resolution condemns the arbitrary arrest, torture and sentencing of Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic and urges his immediate release.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0094/2026 19 January 2026 ✦ This resolution concerns the case of Joseph Figueira Martin, a Belgian-Portuguese humanitarian researcher kidnapped in the Central African Republic (CAR) in 2024 and sentenced to ten years of hard labour. Parliament urges his release and calls for action to protect humanitarian workers.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0091/2026 19 January 2026 ✦ A resolution on the case of Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic, calling for his release and for respect of human rights.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0088/2026 19 January 2026 ✦ This resolution condemns the sentencing of humanitarian researcher Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic and calls for his immediate release.

Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament: No change of substance: the two versions differ only in presentation — cover page, numbering or the parts a report carries that the adopted text does not. 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 582 Against 0 Abstained 35

    Final vote on the motion for a resolution at 12:05 · 94% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →

    How the vote unfolded · 7 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 7 ballots in voting order
    1. Final vote on the motion for a resolution 12:05 RC-B10-0066/2026 – Motion for a resolution
    Adopted
    2. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0066/2026
    — no individual positions recorded
    3. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0088/2026
    — no individual positions recorded
    4. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0091/2026
    — no individual positions recorded
    5. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0093/2026
    — no individual positions recorded
    6. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0094/2026
    — no individual positions recorded
    7. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0096/2026
    — no individual positions recorded