Where the law stands, Dossier 2025/2553(RSP)
Escalation of violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
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 5
Foreign affairs, Resolution
Escalation of violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
Adopted 443 for · 4 against · 48 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group's violence and atrocities in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, and demanding that Rwanda cease support and M23 withdraw from unlawfully gained territories.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:The only substantive change updates the list of individuals targeted for sanctions, adding two commanders and removing one, and correcting the report year. The other change is formal: number formatting is adjusted to use commas as decimal separators.
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 13 Feb 2025
AI summary:Parliament condemns the occupation of Goma and other territories by M23 and Rwandan forces, urging Rwanda to withdraw and cease support for M23.
Tabled for plenary· 11 Feb 2025
Tabled for plenary· 10 Feb 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0133/2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group's violence and atrocities in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, and demands an end to Rwanda's support, M23's withdrawal, disarmament, and an end to illegal mining.
Tabled for plenary· 10 Feb 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0109/2025
AI summary:This resolution addresses the escalation of violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), particularly the M23 offensive and seizure of Goma. It calls for an immediate ceasefire, humanitarian access, and accountability for human rights violations.
Tabled for plenary· 10 Feb 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0102/2025
AI summary:Parliament condemns violations by M23 and Rwanda in eastern DRC, urges Rwanda's withdrawal, and calls for halting EU mineral imports from Rwanda and rescinding the EU-Rwanda raw materials deal.
Tabled for plenary· 10 Feb 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0105/2025
AI summary:Parliament condemns the seizure of Goma by M23 with Rwandan support, denounces human rights violations and resource exploitation, and calls for suspending EU agreements with Rwanda and for an African-led peace process.
Tabled for plenary· 10 Feb 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0125/2025
AI summary:Parliament condemns the occupation of Goma and other territories in the eastern DRC by M23 and the RDF, and calls for an immediate ceasefire, withdrawal of forces, and humanitarian access.
Tabled for plenary· 10 Feb 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0129/2025
AI summary:Parliament condemns Rwanda's military support for M23 in eastern DRC and calls for a ceasefire, negotiations, and humanitarian access.
Tabled for plenary· 10 Feb 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0127/2025
AI summary:Parliament condemns breaches of DRC sovereignty by M23 and Rwanda, urges Rwandan troop withdrawal, and calls for dissolving rebel groups.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 3 steps
13 February 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 13 Feb 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0102/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0105/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0109/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0125/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0127/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0129/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0133/2025Adopted text TA10-0020/2025
11 February 2025
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
11 February 2025
4 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, 2025/2553(RSP)