The abduction, forced conversion and child marriage of Maria Shahbaz and the protection of girls in Pakistan
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: Adds new condemnations of persecution of Christians and demands repeal of blasphemy laws. Expands support for victims and addresses root causes of forced conversion and marriage. Broadens EU dialogue topics and adds a consequence of withdrawing GSP+ status. Adds statistical detail on religious breakdown of forced conversion victims. see the changes →
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Timeline
- Plenary stage
- 9 July 2026 Plenary voteAdopted Adopted
Show all 13 ballots in voting order
AdoptedAdoptedAdoptedAdopted5. Vote on text inserted after recital DAdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recordedAdopted7. Final vote — text as a whole Motion for a resolution (as a whole)AdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded8. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0346/2026Not 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 recorded9. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0347/2026Not 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 recorded10. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0348/2026Not 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 recorded11. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0349/2026Not 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 recorded12. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0350/2026Not 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 recorded13. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0351/2026Not 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 6 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.