Tanzania

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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 · motion for a resolution · 8 ballots · voted 12:03 · B-10-2025-0530 · 2025/2990

   Adopted 539–0–27 · by an overwhelming majority
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 · motion for a resolution · 8 ballots · voted 13:07 · B-10-2025-0261 · 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 roll calls about Tanzania. A group is "split" when no position won among its members.

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