Ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria, notably the Kawel village massacre
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 9 July 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
- ✓ Tabled for plenary
- ✓ Plenary vote Adopted 9 July 2026
- ✓ 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
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament: The versions differ only in wording: the description of Christians' global persecution status is sharpened from one of several groups to the single most persecuted group. see the changes →
Tabled for plenary → Tabled for plenary: The resolution is expanded with new recitals and operational paragraphs, adding calls for investigations, counterterrorism, national dialogue, and attention to displaced persons. 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
- Plenary stage
- 9 July 2026 Plenary voteAdopted Adopted by an overwhelming majorityFor 510 Against 1 Abstained 86
Final vote — text as a whole at 13:43 · 85% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →
Show all 19 ballots in voting order
RejectedRejected3. Vote on text inserted after paragraph 3RejectedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded4. Separate vote on paragraph 4RejectedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recordedRejectedRejectedRejectedRejectedRejectedRejected11. Separate vote on recital EAdoptedelectronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded12. Separate vote on recital ERejectedelectronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recordedAdopted14. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0345/2026Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded15. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0352/2026Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded16. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0353/2026Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded17. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0354/2026Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded18. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0355/2026Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded19. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0356/2026Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded - 8 July 2026 Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
- 8 July 2026 7 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.