Where the law stands, Dossier 2025/2904(RSP)
Arbitrary detention of EU citizens Javier Marañón Montero and David Rodríguez Ballesta in Equatorial Guinea
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 9 October 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 9 October 2025
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
9 October 2025 · decision 12
Foreign affairs, Resolution
Arbitrary detention of EU citizens Javier Marañón Montero and David Rodríguez Ballesta in Equatorial Guinea
Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.
AI summary:It expresses grave concern and calls on the authorities to secure their immediate release, demanding urgent medical evacuation for one detainee in critical health.
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· 9 Oct 2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns the detention conditions and ill-treatment of two Spanish citizens in Equatorial Guinea and calls for their release and medical care.
Tabled for plenary· 8 Oct 2025
Tabled for plenary· 6 Oct 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0442/2025
AI summary:This resolution expresses grave concern over the arbitrary detention of Spanish citizens Javier Marañón Montero and David Rodríguez Ballesta in Equatorial Guinea and calls for their immediate release.
Tabled for plenary· 6 Oct 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0438/2025
AI summary:This resolution addresses the arbitrary detention of Spanish citizens Javier Marañón Montero and David Rodríguez Ballesta in Equatorial Guinea, calling for their release or fair trial and humane treatment.
Tabled for plenary· 6 Oct 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0441/2025
AI summary:A resolution on the arbitrary detention of EU citizens Javier Marañón Montero and David Rodríguez Ballesta in Equatorial Guinea, urging their immediate release and medical evacuation.
Tabled for plenary· 6 Oct 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0440/2025
AI summary:Parliament condemns the arbitrary detention of two Spanish EU citizens in Equatorial Guinea and demands fair trials, medical care, and humane conditions.
Tabled for plenary· 6 Oct 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0439/2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns the detention conditions and ill-treatment of prisoners in Equatorial Guinea, especially the detention of EU citizens Javier Marañón Montero and David Rodríguez Ballesta since 22 January 2025.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 2 steps
9 October 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 9 Oct 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0438/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0439/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0440/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0441/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0442/2025Adopted text TA10-0223/2025
8 October 2025
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 8 Oct 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0438/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0439/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0440/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0441/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0442/2025
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2025/2904(RSP)