Motion for a resolution · voted 13:24–13:26
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 — decided by show of hands; no counts were recorded.
Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the recruitment, radicalisation and exploitation of children by organised criminal and terrorist groups, calling it a serious crime and a growing security threat. MEPs urge member states to treat such recruitment as an aggravating circumstance in criminal proceedings and to assess whether legal frameworks adequately address adults using minors for offences like drug trafficking, cybercrime or terrorism. The text stresses that minors may be victims but should not automatically escape criminal responsibility for serious or repeated offences, and calls for stronger sanctions against adult recruiters and negligent parents. Parliament also asks for enhanced age verification, better victim compensation, stronger action by digital platforms, and improved international cooperation to tackle cross-border recruitment networks.
Before the final vote, MEPs decided on 5 amendments (1 adopted, 4 rejected) and 18 parts of the text voted on separately (12 adopted, 6 rejected).
Roll calls requested by PPE, ECR, ESN · split votes by PPE, ECR (2), ESN (3) · separate votes by ESN.
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 June 2026. The vote was taken on Motion B-10-2026-0276 in procedure 2026/2725.