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6 Resolutions & reports ·decision 6 of 10 on Thursday, 18 June 2026

Continued crackdown on civic space and fundamental freedoms in Burkina Faso

Motion for a resolution · voted 13:13–13:14

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 476 for · 11 against · 75 abstained (85 % in favour) Foreign affairsAfricaHuman rights abroad

What Parliament decided

Adopted Adopted by an overwhelming majority

Parliament adopted the text as its official position.

For 476 Against 11 Abstained 75

Final vote — text as a whole at 13:14 · 85% 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 and PfE; ESN mostly abstained.

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

Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the crackdown on civic space and fundamental freedoms in Burkina Faso, including intimidation and violence against opponents, journalists, and civil society. It calls on the Burkinabe authorities to restore the legal status of dissolved organisations, lift media suspensions, and ensure free and safe work for journalists and human rights defenders. Parliament also urges Burkina Faso to refrain from reinstating the death penalty and demands a return to inclusive elections and civilian government. The resolution will be forwarded to the EU institutions, member states, Burkina Faso's authorities, and regional and international bodies.

How the vote unfolded · 14 ballots

Before the final vote, MEPs decided on 7 amendments (7 rejected). 6 alternative motions lapsed once the text was adopted.

Roll calls requested by The Left, 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 14 ballots in voting order
1. Amendment 3, adding text after paragraph 6 13:13 B10-0303/2026 – After § 6 – Am 3 requested by The Left
Rejected
2. Amendment 4, adding text after paragraph 6 13:13 B10-0303/2026 – After § 6 – Am 4 requested by The Left
Rejected
3. Amendment 5, adding text after paragraph 6 13:13 B10-0303/2026 – After § 6 – Am 5 requested by The Left
Rejected
4. Amendment 6, adding text after paragraph 6 13:13 B10-0303/2026 – After § 6 – Am 6 requested by The Left
Rejected
5. Amendment 7, adding text after paragraph 6 13:13 B10-0303/2026 – After § 6 – Am 7 requested by The Left
Rejected
6. Amendment 1, adding text after recital C 13:14 B10-0303/2026 – After recital C – Am 1 requested by The Left
Rejected
7. Amendment 2, adding text after recital D 13:14 B10-0303/2026 – After recital D – Am 2 requested by The Left
Rejected
8. Final vote — text as a whole 13:14 B10-0303/2026 – Motion for a resolution (as a whole) requested by Renew
Adopted
9. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0303/2026
— no individual positions recorded
10. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0318/2026
— no individual positions recorded
11. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0319/2026
— no individual positions recorded
12. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0320/2026
— no individual positions recorded
13. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0321/2026
— no individual positions recorded
14. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0329/2026
— no individual positions recorded

Part of the sitting of Thursday, 18 June 2026. The vote was taken on Motion B-10-2026-0318 in procedure 2026/2767.

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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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