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The arbitrary detention of President Mohamed Bazoum by the junta in Niger

Adopted by an overwhelming majority

Parliament adopted the text as its official position.

For
524
Against
2
Abstained
29

roll-call vote at 12:04 · 94% of votes cast in favour

Motion for a resolution · Motion B-10-2026-0163

AI:What this decision does

Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the continued arbitrary detention of Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum by the junta.§1: source passage in the text It calls for his immediate and unconditional release, access to legal representation and medical care, and respect for his family's rights.§1: source passage in the text The text also urges Niger to restore constitutional order, deplores repression, and expresses concern over the planned ICC withdrawal.§1: source passage in the text Parliament asks the EU to keep supporting humanitarian aid and to strengthen diplomatic efforts for Bazoum's release.§1: source passage in the text

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How the groups voted

For: The Left, Greens, S&D, Renew, EPP, ECR, Patriots; Divided: ESN

  • The Left For 34 for, 0 against, 0 abstainedof 46
  • Greens For 45 for, 0 against, 0 abstainedof 54
  • S&D For 108 for, 0 against, 0 abstainedof 135
  • Renew For 60 for, 0 against, 0 abstainedof 76
  • EPP For 143 for, 0 against, 0 abstainedof 188
  • ECR For 60 for, 0 against, 1 abstainedof 81
  • Patriots For 51 for, 0 against, 5 abstainedof 86
  • ESN Divided 13 for, 1 against, 9 abstainedof 28
  • No group not a group 10 for, 1 against, 14 abstainedof 31

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A group is shown as divided when no position has two thirds of its votes.

Did not vote with their group

6 MEPs voted differently from their group’s clear line (two thirds of its votes).

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How it got here

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