Where the law stands, Dossier 2025/2798(RSP)
Urgent need to protect religious minorities in Syria following the recent terrorist attack on Mar Elias Church in Damascus
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 10 July 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 10 July 2025
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
10 July 2025 · decision 5
Foreign affairs, Resolution
Urgent need to protect religious minorities in Syria following the recent terrorist attack on Mar Elias Church in Damascus
Adopted 625 for · 7 against · 10 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:Parliament adopted a resolution condemning all violent attacks in Syria, notably those targeting ethnic and religious groups, and expressing solidarity with victims.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:Adds concerns about violence against Alawite women and HTS members in administration. Expands EU support conditions, including constitutional guarantees, election timeline, and reconstruction fund. Strengthens paragraphs on Christian communities, urging dialogue and property restitution. Broadens counter-terrorism efforts and warns about US disengagement.
Tabled for plenary → Tabled for plenary
AI summary:The resolution now focuses on recent violence against Alawites and Druze, and updates the Mar Elias attack details, including the group claiming it and casualty numbers. It also shifts from urging investigations to strongly condemning attacks, and adds calls for sanctions, a dialogue conference, and respect for territorial integrity. The other changes are wording: the description of Syria's suffering is rephrased.
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 10 Jul 2025
AI summary:Parliament condemns the terrorist attack on Mar Elias Church and all attacks on religious and ethnic communities in Syria, urging the Syrian authorities to protect minorities, investigate violations, and ensure accountability.
Tabled for plenary· 9 Jul 2025
Tabled for plenary· 7 Jul 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0344/2025
AI summary:Parliament's resolution urges Syrian authorities to investigate attacks on religious and ethnic communities, prosecute perpetrators, and improve safety of worship sites, including restoring the Mar Elias church.
Tabled for plenary· 7 Jul 2025
Tabled for plenary· 7 Jul 2025
Tabled for plenary· 7 Jul 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0345/2025
AI summary:The resolution condemns terrorist attacks and violence against religious minorities in Syria, including Christians, Alawites, and Druze, and calls for protection, investigations, and accountability.
Tabled for plenary· 7 Jul 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0338/2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns the terrorist attack on Christians at Mar Elias Church in Damascus and expresses concern about the systematic targeting of religious minorities in Syria.
Tabled for plenary· 7 Jul 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0335/2025
AI summary:A resolution on protecting religious minorities in Syria after the attack on the Mar Elias church. It condemns violence, calls for investigations and protection of all Syrians, and stresses that Syria is not safe for refugee returns.
Tabled for plenary· 7 Jul 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0325/2025
AI summary:The resolution condemns the terrorist attack on the Mar Elias Church and sectarian violence in Syria, and calls for protection of religious and ethnic communities, a democratic transition, and accountability.
Tabled for plenary· 7 Jul 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0346/2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns the terrorist attack on Mar Elias church in Damascus and calls on Syrian authorities to protect religious minorities, uphold freedom of religion, combat terrorism, and ensure inclusive governance.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 3 steps
10 July 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 10 Jul 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0325/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0335/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0338/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0343/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0344/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0345/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0346/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0347/2025Adopted text TA10-0163/2025
9 July 2025
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 9 Jul 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0325/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0335/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0338/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0343/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0344/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0345/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0346/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0347/2025
9 July 2025
18 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
Amendments 1–2Amendment 3Amendment 4Amendments 4–5Amendment 6Amendments 8–12Amendment 13Amendment 14Amendments 14–15Amendments 16–17
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2025/2798(RSP)