Where the law stands, Dossier 2025/2691(RSP)
Return of Ukrainian children forcibly transferred and deported by Russia
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 9
Foreign affairs, Resolution
Return of Ukrainian children forcibly transferred and deported by Russia
Adopted 516 for · 3 against · 34 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Russia's forced transfer and deportation of Ukrainian children and urging their safe return to Ukraine.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:The adopted text adds a new paragraph expressing regret over the ICRC's failure to protect deported Ukrainian children.
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 8 May 2025
AI summary:Parliament condemns Russia's forcible transfer and deportation of Ukrainian children, calling it part of a genocidal strategy, and demands their safe return and accountability for those responsible.
Tabled for plenary· 7 May 2025
Tabled for plenary· 5 May 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0255/2025
AI summary:Parliament strongly condemns Russia's war of aggression and its systematic policy of forcibly transferring Ukrainian children, calling for an immediate end to deportations and unconditional return of the children.
Tabled for plenary· 5 May 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0258/2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns Russia's forcible transfer and deportation of Ukrainian children, calling it genocide and a war crime. It demands the children's immediate return and urges states to act.
Tabled for plenary· 5 May 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0252/2025
AI summary:The resolution condemns Russia's and Belarus's violent actions against Ukrainian children, including forced transfer and deportation, and demands their immediate cessation and the safe return of all children to their families in Ukraine.
Tabled for plenary· 5 May 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0250/2025
AI summary:This resolution demands that Russia provide information on all transferred and deported Ukrainian children and enable their immediate and safe return.
Tabled for plenary· 5 May 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0249/2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns Russia's abduction, re-education, and illegal adoption of Ukrainian children, calling for their immediate return and for prosecution of these crimes.
Tabled for plenary· 5 May 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0247/2025
AI summary:The resolution condemns Russia's military aggression against Ukraine and the forced deportation and transfer of Ukrainian children, urging their safe return and an immediate halt to these actions.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 3 steps
8 May 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 8 May 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0247/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0249/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0250/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0252/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0255/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0258/2025Adopted text TA10-0096/2025
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 B10-0247/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0249/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0250/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0252/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0255/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0258/2025
7 May 2025
3 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, 2025/2691(RSP)