Motion for a resolution · voted 13:13–13:14
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 at 13:14 · 93% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →
Backed by The Left, Verts/ALE, S&D, Renew, PPE, ECR and PfE; ESN mostly abstained.
Parliament adopted a resolution on the case of Victoire Ingabire, a Rwandan opposition leader arrested in June 2025 on subversion charges. The text calls for her immediate release and that of other Dalfa-Umurinzi members and journalists held on abusive charges. It urges the EU and member states to raise the crackdown on political opposition with Rwanda and to halt cooperation on critical raw materials until Rwanda stops interfering in the DRC. Parliament also asks the Commission to suspend financial support to Rwandan justice institutions involved in human rights violations.
Before the final vote, MEPs decided on 3 amendments (3 rejected) and 1 part of the text voted on separately (1 rejected). 7 alternative motions lapsed once the text was adopted.
Roll calls requested by Renew, PfE.
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, 11 September 2025. The vote was taken on Motion B-10-2025-0393 in procedure 2025/2861.