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Tanzania

EU relations with Tanzania, including human rights, democracy and development funding concerns.

4 subjects in 3 sittings · 4 adopted, 0 rejected · May 2025 – Jun 2026

Objections 2Resolutions 2

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Latest decisions

  1. Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3) · implementing measure

    Financing of the annual action plan in favour of the United Republic of Tanzania for 2026

    Parliament objected to the Commission's plan to finance the 2026 annual action plan for Tanzania, blocking the measure. MEPs argued the draft decision exceeds the Commission's implementing powers and is inconsistent with EU law. They also said the plan fails to address Parliament's earlier concerns about human rights and accountability in Tanzania. Parliament called on the Commission to withdraw the draft and submit a new one that protects basic services, human rights, democracy and civil society.

    Foreign affairsEU budget & funds

    18 Jun 2026 · Objections · motion for a resolution · B-10-2026-0273 · 2026/2749

    Adopted no count published
  2. Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3) · implementing measure

    Financing of the 2025 action plan for Tanzania

    Parliament objected to the Commission's draft decision financing the 2025 action plan for Tanzania, citing concerns over democratic and human rights deficiencies. The objection was adopted, blocking the Commission measure from going ahead. Parliament calls on the Commission to withdraw the draft and submit a new proposal that addresses these concerns without harming funding for NGOs and civil society.

    Foreign affairs

    27 Nov 2025 · Objections · motion for a resolution · B-10-2025-0505 · 2025/2979

    Adopted no count published
  3. Post-election killings and the deteriorating human rights situation in Tanzania, including the case of imprisoned opposition leader Tundu Lissu

    Parliament adopted a resolution on the post-election killings and the deteriorating human rights situation in Tanzania, including the case of imprisoned opposition leader Tundu Lissu. The resolution calls for the immediate and unconditional release of Tundu Lissu and for the Tanzanian government to cease repression, violence, and extrajudicial measures against opposition, protesters, civil society, and church officials. It also urges the release of all arbitrarily detained individuals and calls for inclusive dialogue to ensure full democratic participation of opposition parties.

    Foreign affairs

    27 Nov 2025 · Resolutions · joint motion · 8 ballots · voted 12:03 · RC-10-2025-0514 · 2025/2990

  4. Arrest and risk of execution of Tundu Lissu, Chair of Chadema, the main opposition party in Tanzania

    Parliament adopted a resolution on the arrest and risk of execution of Tundu Lissu, Chair of Chadema, Tanzania's main opposition party. It condemns the crackdowns and calls for Lissu's immediate release, withdrawal of charges, and an end to violence and arbitrary arrests. Parliament urges Tanzania to uphold rule of law, ensure free elections, abolish the death penalty, and align laws with human rights standards. It also asks the EU and member states to engage with Tanzanian authorities and monitor trials of critics and opposition members.

    Foreign affairs

    8 May 2025 · Resolutions · joint motion · 8 ballots · voted 13:07 · RC-10-2025-0260 · 2025/2690

    Adopted no count published

Dossiers involved · latest vote first

  1. 2026/2749 Financing of the annual action plan in favour of the United Republic of Tanzania for 2026 18 Jun 2026 · 1 vote
  2. 2025/2979 Financing of the 2025 action plan for Tanzania 27 Nov 2025 · 1 vote
  3. 2025/2990 Post-election killings and the deteriorating human rights situation in Tanzania, including the case of imprisoned opposition leader Tundu Lissu 27 Nov 2025 · 1 vote
  4. 2025/2690 Arrest and risk of execution of Tundu Lissu, Chair of Chadema, the main opposition party in Tanzania 8 May 2025 · 1 vote

Who backs what

How each group's majority voted on the 1 most recent final votes about Tanzania.

With the result = share of these votes where the group's position matched the outcome (For an adopted text, Against a rejected one). The other columns count the votes by the group's position; Split = no position had a majority among its members. Non-attached members have no group line.

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The latest final votes, group by group

Each group's majority position: For, Against, Abstained, or Split. — = the group did not vote.

Decision
Post-election killings and the deteriorating human rights situation in Tanzania, including the case of imprisoned opposition leader Tundu Lissu 27 Nov 2025 · adoptedForForForForForForForFor

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