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6 Resolutions & reports ·decision 6 of 13 on Thursday, 27 November 2025

Rule of law and human rights situation in Tunisia, particularly the case of Sonia Dahmani

Motion for a resolution · voted 12:05–12:06

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 464 for · 58 against · 75 abstained (78 % in favour) Foreign affairsHuman rights abroadAfrica

What Parliament decided

Adopted Adopted by a large majority

Parliament adopted the text as its official position.

For 464 Against 58 Abstained 75

Final vote — text as a whole at 12:06 · 78% 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 The Left, Verts/ALE, S&D, Renew and PPE; opposed by PfE and ESN; ECR mostly abstained.

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

Parliament adopted a resolution on the rule of law and human rights situation in Tunisia, focusing on the case of journalist and lawyer Sonia Dahmani, held in prison since 11 May 2024. The text calls for the release of all arbitrarily detained individuals, including Sonia Dahmani, and for Tunisia to ensure independent media and journalist safety. It also supports bans on the burqa in public places since 2019 and urges social dialogue and action on challenges like the cost-of-living crisis and migration. The resolution will be forwarded to the Council, Commission, and Tunisian authorities.

How the vote unfolded · 12 ballots

Before the final vote, MEPs decided on 1 amendment (1 rejected) and 2 parts of the text voted on separately (2 adopted). 8 alternative motions lapsed once the text was adopted.

Roll calls requested by Renew, ECR, 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

All 12 ballots in voting order
1. Separate vote on paragraph 1 12:05 RC-B10-0518/2025 – § 1 requested by ECR, PfE
Adopted
2. Separate vote on paragraph 2 12:05 RC-B10-0518/2025 – § 2 requested by ECR
Adopted
3. Amendment 1, adding text after paragraph 7 12:06 RC-B10-0518/2025 – After § 7 – Am 1 requested by PfE
Rejected
4. Final vote — text as a whole 12:06 RC-B10-0518/2025 – Motion for a resolution (as a whole) requested by Renew
Adopted
5. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0518/2025
— no individual positions recorded
6. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0520/2025
— no individual positions recorded
7. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0522/2025
— no individual positions recorded
8. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0525/2025
— no individual positions recorded
9. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0532/2025
— no individual positions recorded
10. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0536/2025
— no individual positions recorded
11. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0537/2025
— no individual positions recorded
12. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0538/2025
— no individual positions recorded

Part of the sitting of Thursday, 27 November 2025. The vote was taken on Motion B-10-2025-0522 in procedure 2025/2988.

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Codes in ballot labels

  • Am 27 — amendment 27
  • § 5 — paragraph 5
  • § 5/2, part 2 — a , taken in parts
  • Am 3= 7= — identical amendments voted together
  • ***I — ; *** — ; * —
  • Lapsed —
  • A10-… — committee report; B10-… — motion
  • RC-B10-… — joint motion of several groups

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