Where the law stands, Dossier 2025/2612(RSP)
Targeted attacks against Christians in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: defending religious freedom and security
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 3 April 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 3 April 2025
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
3 April 2025 · decision 9
Foreign affairs, Resolution
Targeted attacks against Christians in the Democratic Republic of the Congo – defending religious freedom and security
Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.
AI summary:Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the terrorist attacks and targeted killings of Christians by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:The versions differ only in formal points: the decimal separator in a figure is corrected.
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 3 Apr 2025
AI summary:Parliament condemns attacks by the ADF and M23 against Christians in the eastern DRC, urging Rwanda to withdraw troops and end support for M23.
Tabled for plenary· 1 Apr 2025
Tabled for plenary· 28 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0217/2025
AI summary:This resolution addresses targeted attacks against Christians in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), expressing concern over ongoing violence and calling for an immediate ceasefire, humanitarian access, and accountability for abuses.
Tabled for plenary· 28 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0213/2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns attacks on Christians in the DRC, including the 13 February 2025 massacre in Kasanga, and calls for action to protect religious freedom and security.
Tabled for plenary· 28 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0211/2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns the occupation of eastern DRC by M23 and Rwandan forces, urges Rwanda to withdraw, and calls for an immediate ceasefire and implementation of peace processes.
Tabled for plenary· 28 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0214/2025
AI summary:The resolution condemns attacks against Christians and other civilians in the DRC, urges neighbouring states to withdraw troops, and calls for sanctions, humanitarian access, and support for the ICC.
Tabled for plenary· 28 Mar 2025
Tabled for plenary· 28 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0215/2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns terrorist attacks and targeted killings of Christians by the ADF in the eastern DRC, expresses solidarity with victims, and calls for accountability and international action.
Tabled for plenary· 28 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0212/2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns the murder of Christians in the DRC and all violence targeting them, expressing solidarity with victims.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 3 steps
3 April 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 3 Apr 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0211/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0212/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0213/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0214/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0215/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0216/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0217/2025Adopted text TA10-0066/2025
1 April 2025
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
1 April 2025
15 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, 2025/2612(RSP)