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4 Resolutions & reports ·decision 4 of 7 on Thursday, 12 March 2026

The arbitrary detention of President Mohamed Bazoum by the junta in Niger

Motion for a resolution · voted at 12:04

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

Adopted by an overwhelming majority 524 for · 2 against · 29 abstained (94 % in favour) Foreign affairsAfricaHuman rights abroad
The vote✦ In shortFull textProcedure

What Parliament decided

Adopted Adopted by an overwhelming majority

Parliament adopted the text as its official position.

For 524 Against 2 Abstained 29

Final vote on the motion for a resolution at 12:04 · 94% 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, PPE, ECR, PfE and ESN.

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

Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the continued arbitrary detention of Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum by the junta. It calls for his immediate and unconditional release, access to legal representation and medical care, and respect for his family's rights. The text also urges Niger to restore constitutional order, deplores repression, and expresses concern over the planned ICC withdrawal. Parliament asks the EU to keep supporting humanitarian aid and to strengthen diplomatic efforts for Bazoum's release.

How the vote unfolded · 7 ballots

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

All 7 ballots in voting order
1. Final vote on the motion for a resolution 12:04 RC-B10-0159/2026 – Motion for a resolution requested by Renew
Adopted
2. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0159/2026
— no individual positions recorded
3. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0160/2026
— no individual positions recorded
4. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0163/2026
— no individual positions recorded
5. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0169/2026
— no individual positions recorded
6. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0172/2026
— no individual positions recorded
7. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0173/2026
— no individual positions recorded

Part of the sitting of Thursday, 12 March 2026. The vote was taken on Motion B-10-2026-0163 in procedure 2026/2642.

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  • § 5 — paragraph 5
  • § 5/2, part 2 — a , taken in parts
  • Am 3= 7= — identical amendments voted together
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