2026/2641(RSP) Resolution on a topical subject First reading

Human trafficking and grave human rights violations linked to the recruitment of non-Russian nationals, in particular from Africa, for Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine

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 12 March 2026. This is its final position on the matter.

  1. Tabled for plenary 11 March 2026
  2. Plenary vote Adopted 12 March 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

Timeline

  1. Plenary stage
  2. Adopted Adopted by an overwhelming majority
    For 479 Against 17 Abstained 43

    Final vote — text as a whole at 12:04 · 89% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →

    How the vote unfolded · 11 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 11 ballots in voting order
    1. Amendment 1 12:03 RC-B10-0157/2026 – After § 2 – Am 1
    Rejected
    2. Separate vote: paragraph 5 § 5
    show of hands — no individual positions recorded
    Rejected
    3. Amendment 2 12:03 RC-B10-0157/2026 – After recital A – Am 2
    Rejected
    4. Separate vote: after recital E After recital E
    show of hands — no individual positions recorded
    Rejected
    5. Final vote — text as a whole 12:04 RC-B10-0157/2026 – Motion for a resolution (as a whole)
    Adopted
    6. Alternative motion B10-0157/2026 B10-0157/2026
    show of hands — no individual positions recorded
    Lapsed
    7. Alternative motion B10-0165/2026 B10-0165/2026
    show of hands — no individual positions recorded
    Lapsed
    8. Alternative motion B10-0166/2026 B10-0166/2026
    show of hands — no individual positions recorded
    Lapsed
    9. Alternative motion B10-0167/2026 B10-0167/2026
    show of hands — no individual positions recorded
    Lapsed
    10. Alternative motion B10-0170/2026 B10-0170/2026
    show of hands — no individual positions recorded
    Lapsed
    11. Alternative motion B10-0175/2026 B10-0175/2026
    show of hands — no individual positions recorded
    Lapsed
  3. 11 March 2026 Tabled for plenary

    This is the text all MEPs vote on. Political groups can still table amendments to it.

  4. 11 March 2026 Tabled for plenary

    This is the text all MEPs vote on. Political groups can still table amendments to it.