Motion for a resolution · voted at 12:05
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 on the motion for a resolution at 12:05 · 94% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →
Backed by The Left, Verts/ALE, S&D, Renew, PPE, ECR, PfE and ESN.
Parliament adopted a resolution on the case of Joseph Figueira Martin, a Belgian-Portuguese citizen detained in the Central African Republic. It condemns his forced labour sentence and calls on the Central African authorities to annul or revise it, guarantee legal remedies, and ensure fair trial rights and medical care. Parliament also demands an independent investigation into allegations of torture and urges accountability for the Wagner Group's abuses. The resolution will be forwarded to EU institutions, member states, and Central African authorities.
6 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, 22 January 2026. The vote was taken on Motion B-10-2026-0066 in procedure 2026/2572.