Motion for a resolution · voted at 13:14
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 13:14 · 94% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →
Backed by The Left, Verts/ALE, S&D, Renew, PPE, ECR, PfE and ESN.
This resolution concerns post-electoral repression in Zambia and the killing of Mutotwe Kafwaya, following the general elections in which the Electoral Commission of Zambia declared President Hichilema the winner. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, strongly condemning the violent crackdowns and police abuses surrounding the elections. Parliament urges the Zambian authorities to end arbitrary arrests and detention, ensure detainees have access to lawyers, families and medical care, and bring them before independent and impartial courts. It also calls for investigations into the killing of Mutotwe Kafwaya, and asks the EU and its member states to raise the situation with the Zambian authorities and support civil society and journalists.
5 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, 17 September 2026. The vote was taken on Motion B-10-2026-0417 in procedure 2026/2876.