Motion for a resolution · voted 13:44–13:45
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 on the abduction, forced conversion and child marriage of Maria Shahbaz, a 13-year-old Christian girl from Lahore, and on the protection of girls in Pakistan. The text condemns these practices, calls on Pakistani authorities to protect Maria, investigate her case, and prosecute perpetrators, and welcomes the Punjab Child Marriage Restraint Act 2026. It urges other provinces to adopt similar laws, asks for a national complaint mechanism, and calls on the EU and member states to raise the issue in bilateral dialogues, including GSP+ monitoring.
Before the final vote, MEPs decided on 5 amendments (5 adopted) and 1 part of the text voted on separately (1 adopted). 6 alternative motions lapsed once the text was adopted.
Roll calls requested by Verts/ALE, S&D, PfE.
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, 9 July 2026. The vote was taken on Motion B-10-2026-0351 in procedure 2026/2801.