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Escalating trafficking and exploitation by criminal groups in Haiti

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 30 April 2026. This is its final position on the matter.

  1. ✓ Tabled for plenary
  2. ✓ Plenary vote Adopted 30 April 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 TA10-0151/2026 30 April 2026 ✦ Parliament condemns escalating violence, trafficking, and exploitation by criminal groups in Haiti, including child recruitment and sexual violence.⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Joint motion RC-B10-0209/2026 29 April 2026 ⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0209/2026 27 April 2026 ✦ This resolution addresses escalating trafficking and exploitation by criminal groups in Haiti. It condemns violence, calls for justice, humanitarian aid, and security reforms, and urges the EU to support the Gang Suppression Force with human rights safeguards.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0222/2026 27 April 2026 ✦ This resolution expresses concern about escalating trafficking and exploitation by criminal groups in Haiti, noting the ineffectiveness of international operations and the risks of further armed intervention.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0230/2026 27 April 2026 ✦ This resolution condemns trafficking, exploitation, and violence in Haiti, especially against children and women by criminal groups, and urges Haitian authorities and international partners to dismantle trafficking networks, prosecute perpetrators, and support justice and humanitarian efforts.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0225/2026 27 April 2026 ✦ This resolution condemns the erosion of the rule of law and the brutal attacks by criminal groups in Haiti, including child trafficking and sexual violence.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0228/2026 27 April 2026 ✦ Parliament's resolution condemns escalating trafficking and exploitation by criminal groups in Haiti, including killings, kidnappings, sexual violence, child recruitment and forced displacement.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0220/2026 27 April 2026 ✦ Parliament strongly condemns criminal groups in Haiti for trafficking and exploitation, including child recruitment, sexual violence, kidnapping and extortion.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0210/2026 27 April 2026 ✦ This resolution addresses escalating trafficking and exploitation by criminal groups in Haiti. It expresses solidarity with victims, condemns lethal drone strikes by Vectus Global, and calls for investigations and support for Haitian institutions and civil society.

Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament: The versions differ only in formal points: a decimal separator is corrected. see the changes →

Tabled for plenary → Tabled for plenary: The resolution now focuses on child trafficking and exploitation, adding specific calls for child protection and disarmament. It removes criticism of US policies and drone attacks, and adds demands for an arms embargo and sanctions. The text also calls for independent investigations into extrajudicial killings and halting deportations. Other changes are formal: the resolution becomes a joint motion and the date is updated. 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 511 Against 21 Abstained 42

    Final vote — text as a whole at 13:08 · 89% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →

    How the vote unfolded · 19 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 19 ballots in voting order
    1. Vote on text inserted after paragraph 3
    — no individual positions recorded
    Rejected
    2. Amendment 8, adding text after paragraph 5 13:07 RC-B10-0209/2026 – After § 5 – Am 8
    Rejected
    3. Separate vote on paragraph 6
    electronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded
    Rejected
    4. Amendment 3 to paragraph 6 13:07 RC-B10-0209/2026 – § 6 – Am 3
    Rejected
    5. Separate vote on paragraph 6
    — no individual positions recorded
    Rejected
    6. Separate vote on paragraph 6
    — no individual positions recorded
    Adopted
    7. Paragraph 6 — part 2 13:08 RC-B10-0209/2026 – § 6/2
    Adopted
    8. Amendment 4, adding text after recital B 13:08 RC-B10-0209/2026 – After recital B – Am 4
    Rejected
    9. Vote on text inserted after recital D
    — no individual positions recorded
    Rejected
    10. Vote on text inserted after recital F
    — no individual positions recorded
    Rejected
    11. Vote on text inserted after recital F
    — no individual positions recorded
    Rejected
    12. Final vote — text as a whole 13:08 RC-B10-0209/2026 – Motion for a resolution (as a whole)
    Adopted
    13. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0209/2026
    — no individual positions recorded
    14. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0210/2026
    — no individual positions recorded
    15. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0220/2026
    — no individual positions recorded
    16. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0222/2026
    — no individual positions recorded
    17. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0225/2026
    — no individual positions recorded
    18. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0228/2026
    — no individual positions recorded
    19. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0230/2026
    — no individual positions recorded
  3. 29 April 2026 9 amendments tabled for the plenary vote

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