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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

Adopted by Parliament · latest Adopted text TA10-0082/2026 12 March 2026 ✦ Parliament's resolution condemns the arbitrary detention of President Bazoum and his wife by the junta in Niger and calls for their immediate and unconditional release.⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Joint motion RC-B10-0159/2026 11 March 2026 ⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0163/2026 9 March 2026 ✦ This resolution condemns the arbitrary detention of Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum and calls for his immediate release, restoration of constitutional order, and respect for human rights.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0160/2026 9 March 2026 ✦ This resolution condemns the 2023 military coup in Niger and calls for the immediate release of President Mohamed Bazoum and his family.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0172/2026 9 March 2026 ✦ Parliament condemns the 2023 military coup and the detention of President Mohamed Bazoum, calling for his immediate release and the restoration of constitutional order.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0169/2026 9 March 2026 ✦ This resolution strongly condemns the arbitrary detention of President Mohamed Bazoum and his wife by the military junta in Niger and calls for their immediate and unconditional release.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0159/2026 9 March 2026 ✦ This resolution condemns the unlawful detention of Niger's deposed President Mohamed Bazoum and calls for his immediate release, along with his family and others arbitrarily detained.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0173/2026 9 March 2026 ✦ This resolution condemns the arbitrary detention of President Mohamed Bazoum and his family by the junta in Niger, demanding their immediate and unconditional 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 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 for a resolution B10-0159/2026
    — no individual positions recorded
    3. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0160/2026
    — no individual positions recorded
    4. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0163/2026
    — no individual positions recorded
    5. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0169/2026
    — no individual positions recorded
    6. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0172/2026
    — no individual positions recorded
    7. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0173/2026
    — no individual positions recorded