2026/2642(RSP) Resolution on a topical subject First reading

The arbitrary detention of President Mohamed Bazoum by the junta in Niger

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
  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 524 Against 2 Abstained 29

    Final vote on the motion for a resolution at 12:04 · 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 12:04 RC-B10-0159/2026 – Motion for a resolution
    Adopted
    2. Alternative motion B10-0159/2026 B10-0159/2026
    show of hands — no individual positions recorded
    Lapsed
    3. Alternative motion B10-0160/2026 B10-0160/2026
    show of hands — no individual positions recorded
    Lapsed
    4. Alternative motion B10-0163/2026 B10-0163/2026
    show of hands — no individual positions recorded
    Lapsed
    5. Alternative motion B10-0169/2026 B10-0169/2026
    show of hands — no individual positions recorded
    Lapsed
    6. Alternative motion B10-0172/2026 B10-0172/2026
    show of hands — no individual positions recorded
    Lapsed
    7. Alternative motion B10-0173/2026 B10-0173/2026
    show of hands — no individual positions recorded
    Lapsed