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6 Resolutions & reports ·decision 6 of 9 on Thursday, 23 October 2025

Renewing the EU-Africa partnership: building common priorities ahead of the Angola Summit

Motion for a resolution · voted 13:09–13:18

Non-binding texts in which Parliament states its position on a topic. They carry political weight but do not create law.

Adopted by a large majority 367 for · 98 against · 113 abstained (63 % in favour) Foreign affairsMigration & asylumAfricaReturnsDevelopment & humanitarian aid
The vote✦ In shortFull textProcedure

What Parliament decided

Adopted Adopted by a large majority

Parliament adopted the text as its official position.

For 367 Against 98 Abstained 113

Final vote — text as a whole at 13:18 · 63% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →

Who backed it
  • The Left –
  • Verts/ALE ✓
  • S&D ✓
  • Renew ✓
  • PPE ✓
  • ECR –
  • PfE ✗
  • ESN ✗
  • NI ✗

Backed by Verts/ALE, S&D, Renew and PPE; opposed by PfE and ESN; The Left and ECR mostly abstained.

✦ What this vote decides · AI summary, based on the text voted on

Parliament adopted a resolution setting out its priorities for the EU-Africa partnership ahead of the EU-African Union summit in Luanda, Angola, on 24 and 25 November 2025. The text calls for making the fight against illegal migration a priority, negotiating readmission agreements with African Union member states, and linking development funds to cooperation on returns. It also demands that the EU's Strategic Partnership with South Africa be conditional on ending discrimination against the Boer minority and compensating victims. Parliament asks the Commission and Council to act on these points and forwards the resolution to EU institutions, member states, the UN, and the African Union.

How the vote unfolded · 77 ballots

Before the final vote, MEPs decided on 14 amendments (6 adopted, 8 rejected) and 54 parts of the text voted on separately (33 adopted, 5 rejected, 16 lapsed). 8 alternative motions lapsed once the text was adopted.

Roll calls requested by The Left, Verts/ALE, Renew, PPE, ECR, PfE, ESN · split votes by The Left (2), PPE (4), ECR (11), PfE (3), ESN (4) · separate votes by ECR, 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

All 77 ballots in voting order
1. Separate vote on paragraph 4 requested by ESN
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
2. Amendment 2, adding text after paragraph 7 13:09 RC-B10-0471/2025 – After § 7 – Am 2 requested by ESN
Rejected
3. Amendment 3, adding text after paragraph 8 13:09 RC-B10-0471/2025 – After § 8 – Am 3 requested by ESN
Rejected
4. Amendment 16, adding text after paragraph 9 13:09 RC-B10-0471/2025 – After § 9 – Am 16 requested by The Left
Rejected
5. Vote on text inserted after paragraph 9
— no individual positions recorded
Rejected
6. Paragraph 12 — part 1 of 2 Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘calls for dedicated funding for local women mediators and peacebuilders, young peacebuilders and civil society organisations;’” requested by ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
7. Paragraph 12 — part 2 of 2 Part 2: “those words” requested by ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
8. Amendment 13, adding text after paragraph 12 — part 1 13:10 RC-B10-0471/2025 – After § 12 – Am 13/1 Part 1: ‘Recalls that Christians are the most persecuted religious community in the world; notes with particular concern the situation of Christians in the Sahel region’ requested by PPE requested by PfE
Adopted
9. Amendment 13, adding text after paragraph 12 — part 2 13:10 RC-B10-0471/2025 – After § 12 – Am 13/2 Part 2: ‘as well as in Nigeria and northern Mozambique; calls on, in particular, the Nigerian Government to ensure that the Christian community is safe from violence and persecution;’ requested by PPE requested by PfE
Rejected
10. Amendment 14, adding text after paragraph 12 13:10 RC-B10-0471/2025 – After § 12 – Am 14 requested by PfE
Adopted
11. Paragraph 14 — part 1 13:11 RC-B10-0471/2025 – § 14/1 Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘and financial’” requested by ECR requested by The Left
Adopted
12. Paragraph 14 — part 2 13:11 RC-B10-0471/2025 – § 14/2 Part 2: “those words” requested by ECR requested by The Left
Adopted
13. Vote on text inserted after paragraph 14
— no individual positions recorded
Rejected
14. Vote on text inserted after paragraph 14
— no individual positions recorded
Rejected
15. Paragraph 16 — part 1 of 3 Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘climate’, ‘calls on the Member States to sustain and step up progress towards the long-standing UN target of allocating 0.7 % of gross national income to ODA and to increase the share directed to least-developed countries, in line with EU and international commitments;’” requested by ECR, PfE
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
16. Paragraph 16 — part 2 of 3 Part 2: ‘climate’ requested by ECR, PfE
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
17. Paragraph 16 — part 3 13:11 RC-B10-0471/2025 – § 16/3 Part 3: ‘calls on the Member States to sustain and step up progress towards the long-standing UN target of allocating 0.7 % of gross national income to ODA and to increase the share directed to least-developed countries,’ requested by ECR, PfE requested by PfE
Adopted
18. Paragraph 16 — part 3 of 3 Part 3: ‘calls on the Member States to sustain and step up progress towards the long-standing UN target of allocating 0.7 % of gross national income to ODA and to increase the share directed to least-developed countries,’ requested by ECR, PfE requested by PfE
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
19. Amendment 5 to paragraph 17 13:11 RC-B10-0471/2025 – § 17 – Am 5 requested by ECR
Rejected
20. Paragraph 17 — part 1 of 2 Part 1: ‘Expresses deep concern about the mounting debt burden facing many African countries;’ requested by ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
21. Paragraph 17 — part 2 of 2 Part 2: ‘calls for the EU and other relevant partners to support comprehensive debt restructuring and reform of the global financial architecture to ensure fairer terms and transparency;’ requested by ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
22. Amendment 11, adding text after paragraph 18 13:12 RC-B10-0471/2025 – After § 18 – Am 11 requested by PfE
Rejected
23. Paragraph 20 — part 1 of 4 Part 1: ‘Calls for the creation of a dedicated EU-Africa industrialisation pact under the joint auspices of the AU, the EU and regional development banks, to mobilise public and private capital, which would ensure that Africa is not just a source of raw materials, but a hub for processing, manufacturing and innovation; stresses that this initiative would be a tangible expression of a partnership of equals, fostering long-term growth and sustainable value chains on both continents;’ requested by ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
24. Paragraph 20 — part 2 of 4 Part 2: ‘voices its concerns about the withdrawal of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and the scaling down of its programmes, which has created significant financing gaps in essential services; calls on the Commission and the Member States to realign NDICI – Global Europe and Team Europe programming with the officially agreed objectives and minimum spending targets for sub-Saharan Africa and thematic programmes, and to use these instruments to swiftly bridge financing gaps where appropriate, prioritising poverty eradication, health, gender equality, education, food security and climate adaptation in the most vulnerable African countries;’ requested by ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
25. Paragraph 20 — part 3 of 4 Part 3: ‘emphasises that the needs-based nature of humanitarian aid requires ring-fenced funding, distinct from other external action financing; highlights the importance of close dialogue between the United States, the EU and the AU on an equal footing in order to realise the joint objectives of fostering democracy, development and prosperity in Africa’ requested by ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
26. Paragraph 20 — part 4 of 4 Part 4: ‘and a review of the policy on “peace for resources”;’ requested by ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
27. Amendment 9 to paragraph 21 13:12 RC-B10-0471/2025 – § 21 – Am 9 requested by PPE, Verts/ALE, Renew
Adopted
28. Paragraph 21 — part 1 of 8 Part 1: ‘Stresses that African young people must be at the heart of a renewed EU-Africa partnership; stresses that the EU-AU partnership serves as an opportunity for African governments to provide possibilities, including job creation, for their citizens, and that the EU can assist and support such African-driven efforts;’ requested by PPE, ECR, PfE, ESN requested by PPE, Renew
29. Paragraph 21 — part 2 of 8 Part 2: ‘underlines that bringing young people from both continents closer together, through greater mutual understanding and stronger bonds, is essential for a lasting and equal partnership;’ requested by PPE, ECR, PfE, ESN requested by PPE, Renew
30. Paragraph 21 — part 3 of 8 Part 3: ‘calls for the strengthening of student and research exchange programmes’ requested by PPE, ECR, PfE, ESN requested by PPE, Renew
31. Paragraph 21 — part 4 of 8 Part 4: ‘such as Erasmus+,’ requested by PPE, ECR, PfE, ESN requested by PPE, Renew
32. Paragraph 21 — part 5 of 8 Part 5: ‘the creation of a political EU-Africa youth exchange programme’ requested by PPE, ECR, PfE, ESN requested by PPE, Renew
33. Paragraph 21 — part 6 of 8 Part 6: ‘and the Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme to reach more EU and African students and researchers;’ requested by PPE, ECR, PfE, ESN requested by PPE, Renew
34. Paragraph 21 — part 7 of 8 Part 7: ‘calls, moreover, for increased support for African universities, vocational institutes and youth-led initiatives to strengthen skills, innovation’ requested by PPE, ECR, PfE, ESN requested by PPE, Renew
35. Paragraph 21 — part 8 of 8 Part 8: ‘and exchange;’ requested by PPE, ECR, PfE, ESN requested by PPE, Renew
36. Amendment 10 to paragraph 23 13:13 RC-B10-0471/2025 – § 23 – Am 10 requested by PPE
Adopted
37. Separate vote on paragraph 23 requested by ECR, The Left, PfE, ESN requested by PPE
38. Separate vote on paragraph 23 requested by ECR, The Left, PfE, ESN requested by PPE
39. Separate vote on paragraph 23 requested by ECR, The Left, PfE, ESN requested by PPE
40. Separate vote on paragraph 23 requested by ECR, The Left, PfE, ESN requested by PPE
41. Separate vote on paragraph 23 requested by ECR, The Left, PfE, ESN requested by PPE
42. Separate vote on paragraph 23 requested by ECR, The Left, PfE, ESN requested by PPE
43. Separate vote on paragraph 23 requested by ECR, The Left, PfE, ESN requested by PPE
44. Amendment 4, adding text after paragraph 23 13:13 RC-B10-0471/2025 – After § 23 – Am 4 requested by Verts/ALE, ESN
Rejected
45. Amendment 12, adding text after paragraph 23 13:14 RC-B10-0471/2025 – After § 23 – Am 12 requested by Verts/ALE, PfE
Rejected
46. Paragraph 24 — part 1 of 3 Part 1: ‘Calls for the EU and the AU to uphold and promote women’s rights and gender equality, ensure access to education and the fulfilment of sexual and reproductive health’ requested by PPE requested by ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
47. Paragraph 24 — part 2 of 3 Part 2: ‘and rights’ requested by PPE requested by ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
48. Paragraph 24 — part 3 of 3 Part 3: ‘promote women’s full, equal and meaningful participation in decision-making and on the labour market and combat gender-based violence and harmful practices; reiterates that gender equality and women’s empowerment are prerequisites for inclusive growth and sustainable development; calls for the EU to ensure dedicated funding for gender equality programmes in line with its Gender Action Plan III; calls for ambitious funding targets to advance SDG 5 on gender equality and empower women-led responses;’ requested by PPE requested by ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
49. Amendment 15, adding text after paragraph 24 13:14 RC-B10-0471/2025 – After § 24 – Am 15 requested by PfE
Adopted
50. Paragraph 27 — part 1 of 4 Part 1: ‘Calls for stronger AU-EU action and joint advocacy at Conference of the Parties meetings to secure fair climate finance, technology transfer and funding for the loss and damage fund;’ requested by PPE, ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
51. Paragraph 27 — part 2 of 4 Part 2: ‘stresses that all major greenhouse gas emitters, including G20 members, must lead on implementing the Paris Agreement;’ requested by PPE, ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
52. Paragraph 27 — part 3 of 4 Part 3: ‘welcomes Africa’s permanent G20 membership and supports greater African representation in global governance;’ requested by PPE, ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
53. Paragraph 27 — part 4 of 4 Part 4: ‘proposes that the AU and the EU establish an annual high-level dialogue on climate and sustainability in order to monitor progress and align policies on energy, biodiversity and environmental protection;’ requested by PPE, ECR
electronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded
Adopted
54. Paragraph 28 — part 1 of 2 Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘an agreement on mutual mobility and visa facilitation for students and researchers,’” requested by ECR, ESN
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
55. Paragraph 28 — part 2 of 2 Part 2: “those words” requested by ECR, ESN
electronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded
Rejected
56. Separate vote on paragraph 30
electronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded
Adopted
57. Recital A — part 1 of 2 Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘development aid, humanitarian assistance,’” requested by ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
58. Recital A — part 2 of 2 Part 2: “those words” requested by ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
59. Recital G — part 1 of 2 Part 1: ‘whereas the EU remains the largest development and humanitarian aid donor in Africa; whereas the global humanitarian system is facing an unprecedented funding crisis, with only 43 % of the UN’s USD 50 billion humanitarian aid appeal being met;’ requested by ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
60. Recital G — part 2 of 2 Part 2: ‘whereas this situation has been exacerbated by continuous reductions in foreign aid budgets by multiple key donors;’ requested by ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
61. Recital J — part 1 13:17 RC-B10-0471/2025 – Recital J/1 Part 1: ‘whereas the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a transformative project for Africa’s integration and economic sovereignty,’ requested by The Left requested by The Left
Adopted
62. Recital J — part 2 13:17 RC-B10-0471/2025 – Recital J/2 Part 2: ‘yet Africa’s participation in global trade and investment remains limited; whereas EU support should focus on capacity building for customs harmonisation and private-sector readiness so as to maximise the benefits of the AfCFTA;’ requested by The Left requested by The Left
Adopted
63. Separate vote on recital K requested by PfE
— no individual positions recorded
Rejected
64. Amendment 7 to recital K 13:17 RC-B10-0471/2025 – Recital K – Am 7 requested by PPE
Adopted
65. Separate vote on recital K requested by PfE
— no individual positions recorded
66. Recital N — part 1 of 2 Part 1: ‘whereas all forms of development cooperation should be founded on the principles of aid effectiveness;’ requested by ESN
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
67. Recital N — part 2 of 2 Part 2: ‘whereas the implementation of the Samoa Agreement and the Global Gateway must align with the AU’s Agenda 2063 and uphold the principles of equality, mutual accountability and African ownership across all strands of cooperation;’ requested by ESN
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
68. Vote on text inserted after recital P
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
69. Final vote — text as a whole 13:18 RC-B10-0471/2025 – Motion for a resolution (as a whole) requested by Renew
Adopted
70. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0470/2025
— no individual positions recorded
71. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0471/2025
— no individual positions recorded
72. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0472/2025
— no individual positions recorded
73. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0473/2025
— no individual positions recorded
74. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0474/2025
— no individual positions recorded
75. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0475/2025
— no individual positions recorded
76. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0476/2025
— no individual positions recorded
77. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0477/2025
— no individual positions recorded

Part of the sitting of Thursday, 23 October 2025. The vote was taken on Motion B-10-2025-0474 in procedure 2025/2933.

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