Grave political situation in Guinea-Bissau after the coup of 26 November
Motion for a resolution · voted at 12:07
Non-binding texts in which Parliament states its position on a topic. They carry political weight but do not create law.
Motion for a resolution · voted at 12:07
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 12:07 · 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 condemning the military coup in Guinea-Bissau on 26 November 2025 and the interruption of the electoral process. It calls for the immediate release of Domingos Simões Pereira and all detainees, and for the publication of the election results from 23 November. Parliament urges a swift return to constitutional order, lifting restrictions on independent media, and structural reforms, especially of the security sector. The resolution will be forwarded to the Council, the Commission, the EU's foreign policy chief, member states, ECOWAS, the African Union, the CPLP, and Guinea-Bissau's authorities.
Before the final vote, MEPs decided on 2 parts of the text voted on separately (2 rejected). 7 alternative motions lapsed once the text was adopted.
Roll call requested by Renew.
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, 18 December 2025. The vote was taken on Motion B-10-2025-0586 in procedure 2025/3027.