Where the law stands, Dossier 2025/2547(RSP)
Repression by the Ortega-Murillo regime in Nicaragua, targeting human rights defenders, political opponents and religious communities in particular
Resolution on a topical subject (RSP): Parliament states its view. It is not binding. · First reading
A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.
Where it stands
Parliament’s position
Parliament adopted the text on 13 February 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 13 February 2025
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
13 February 2025 · decision 2
Foreign affairs, Resolution
Repression by the Ortega-Murillo regime in Nicaragua, targeting human rights defenders, political opponents and religious communities in particular
Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.
AI summary:Parliament adopted a resolution condemning systematic human rights violations by the Ortega-Murillo regime in Nicaragua, including persecution of the Catholic Church, and rejecting the 2025 constitutional reform as regressive.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
No change of substance: the two versions differ only in presentation — cover page, numbering or the parts a report carries that the adopted text does not.
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 13 Feb 2025
AI summary:Parliament condemns the Ortega-Murillo regime's human rights violations and persecution of opponents, religious leaders, and civil society, urging release of detainees and restoration of rule of law.
Tabled for plenary· 12 Feb 2025
Tabled for plenary· 10 Feb 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0128/2025
AI summary:A resolution on repression by the Ortega-Murillo regime in Nicaragua, targeting human rights defenders, political opponents and religious communities. It condemns the repression and constitutional reform, urges Nicaragua to review the reform, release political prisoners, and end persecution, and calls on the EU to increase support and hold authorities accountable.
Tabled for plenary· 10 Feb 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0134/2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns the Nicaraguan government's systematic persecution of dissidents, human rights defenders, and religious communities, and urges specific actions to end repression and restore rights.
Tabled for plenary· 10 Feb 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0131/2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns repression by the Ortega-Murillo regime in Nicaragua, targeting human rights defenders, political opponents and religious communities. It calls for release of detainees, reversal of constitutional reform, respect for human rights, and EU measures including sanctions and support for exiles.
Tabled for plenary· 10 Feb 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0130/2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns the Ortega-Murillo regime in Nicaragua for persecuting Christians and political opponents and for weaponising migration. It supports US executive orders on asylum and migration, and argues that sanctions are counterproductive.
Tabled for plenary· 10 Feb 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0132/2025
AI summary:The resolution condemns repression by the Ortega-Murillo regime in Nicaragua, targeting human rights defenders, political opponents and religious communities, and calls for action.
Tabled for plenary· 10 Feb 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0126/2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns the Nicaraguan regime's systematic human rights violations and rejects its constitutional reform, which it says institutionalises a totalitarian regime.
Tabled for plenary· 10 Feb 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0135/2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns the Ortega-Murillo regime in Nicaragua for systematic human rights violations, including repression of political opponents, human rights defenders, journalists, and religious communities, particularly the Catholic Church.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 3 steps
13 February 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 13 Feb 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0126/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0128/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0130/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0131/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0132/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0134/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0135/2025Adopted text TA10-0017/2025
12 February 2025
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 12 Feb 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0126/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0128/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0130/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0131/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0132/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0134/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0135/2025
12 February 2025
2 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2025/2547(RSP)