Motion for a resolution · voted at 12:40
Non-binding texts in which Parliament states its position on a topic. They carry political weight but do not create law.
Parliament adopted the text as its official position.
Final vote — text as a whole — decided by show of hands; no counts were recorded.
Parliament adopted a resolution on the detention and death penalty risk for individuals charged with blasphemy in Nigeria, focusing on the case of Yahaya Sharif-Aminu. The resolution calls on Nigerian authorities to release Sharif-Aminu, ensure his proper treatment, and repeal blasphemy laws, including the death penalty. It also urges a moratorium on executions, condemns mob violence, and asks the Commission and member states to raise the case with Nigerian authorities.
Before the final vote, MEPs decided on 2 amendments (2 rejected). 8 alternative motions lapsed once the text was adopted.
Roll calls requested by PfE, ESN.
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
Part of the sitting of Thursday, 13 February 2025. The vote was taken on Motion B-10-2025-0104 in procedure 2025/2548.