Where the law stands, Dossier 2025/2690(RSP)
Arrest and risk of execution of Tundu Lissu, Chair of Chadema, the main opposition party in Tanzania
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 8 May 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 8 May 2025
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
8 May 2025 · decision 7
Foreign affairs, Resolution
Arrest and risk of execution of Tundu Lissu, Chair of Chadema, the main opposition party in Tanzania
Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.
AI summary:It condemns the crackdowns and calls for Lissu's immediate release, withdrawal of charges, and an end to violence and arbitrary arrests.
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· 8 May 2025
AI summary:The European Parliament resolution condemns the arrest of Tundu Lissu, Chair of Chadema, Tanzania's main opposition party, and calls for his immediate release, expressing concern over politically motivated charges carrying the risk of capital punishment.
Tabled for plenary· 7 May 2025
Tabled for plenary· 5 May 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0260/2025
AI summary:A resolution on the arrest and risk of execution of Tundu Lissu, Chair of Chadema, the main opposition party in Tanzania. It calls for his immediate release and for an end to arbitrary arrests and attacks on opposition leaders ahead of the October 2025 elections.
Tabled for plenary· 5 May 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0261/2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns the arrest of Tundu Lissu, chair of Tanzania's main opposition party Chadema, and the violent crackdown on opposition members. It calls for his release, democratic reforms, and an end to repression.
Tabled for plenary· 5 May 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0264/2025
AI summary:Parliament condemns the arrest of Tundu Lissu, Chair of CHADEMA, and calls for his immediate release, expressing concern over charges carrying the death penalty.
Tabled for plenary· 5 May 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0265/2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns the arrest and persecution of Tundu Lissu, Chair of the main opposition party Chadema in Tanzania, and expresses concern over the risk to his life. It calls for his immediate release and urges Tanzania to uphold democracy and human rights.
Tabled for plenary· 5 May 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0263/2025
AI summary:A resolution on the arrest and risk of execution of Tundu Lissu, Chair of CHADEMA, Tanzania’s main opposition party. It condemns the arrest, calls for his release, fair trial, and no death sentence, and urges Tanzania to stop persecuting opposition and ensure free elections.
Tabled for plenary· 5 May 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0262/2025
AI summary:This resolution expresses concern over the arrest of Tundu Lissu and the disqualification of Chadema from the 2025 elections, and calls on Tanzanian authorities to ensure justice for politically motivated disappearances and murders.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 3 steps
8 May 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 8 May 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0260/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0261/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0262/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0263/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0264/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0265/2025Adopted text TA10-0095/2025
7 May 2025
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 7 May 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0260/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0261/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0262/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0263/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0264/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0265/2025
7 May 2025
1 amendment tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2025/2690(RSP)