Motion for a resolution
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 arbitrary detention of two Spanish citizens, Javier Marañón Montero and David Rodríguez Ballesta, in Equatorial Guinea. It expresses grave concern and calls on the authorities to secure their immediate release, demanding urgent medical evacuation for one detainee in critical health. The resolution also urges Equatorial Guinea to respect human rights obligations, improve detention conditions, and enhance democratic governance. Parliament instructs its President to forward the resolution to the Council, the EU's foreign policy chief, the African Union, the UN, and Equatorial Guinea's authorities.
Before the final vote, MEPs decided on 1 part of the text voted on separately (1 adopted). 5 alternative motions lapsed once the text was adopted.
separate votes by The Left.
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, 9 October 2025. The vote was taken on Motion B-10-2025-0442 in procedure 2025/2904.