Where the law stands, Dossier 2025/2984(RSP)
Escalation of the war and the humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan
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 27 November 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 27 November 2025
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
27 November 2025 · decision 10
Foreign affairs, Resolution
Escalation of the war and the humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan
Adopted 503 for · 32 against · 52 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:Parliament adopted a resolution condemning grave violations of international humanitarian law and human rights by both warring parties in Sudan.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:Adds a new paragraph condemning escalating violence and violations of international law by all parties. Adds a paragraph emphasizing the central role of Sudanese civil society and grassroots actors in political settlement. Adds a paragraph calling for deeper EU diplomatic engagement and appointment of an EU Special Envoy for Sudan. Adds a paragraph calling on the Council to consider listing the RSF on the EU terrorist list. The only other change is formal: a decimal separator is corrected.
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 27 Nov 2025
AI summary:Parliament condemns the atrocities in Sudan, including ethnically targeted killings, sexual violence, and starvation, possibly constituting genocide, and calls for an end to hostilities and external interference.
Tabled for plenary· 26 Nov 2025
Tabled for plenary· 24 Nov 2025
Tabled for plenary· 24 Nov 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0539/2025
AI summary:Parliament condemns atrocities by the RSF and other parties in Sudan, calls for an immediate ceasefire, unrestricted humanitarian access, and accountability for war crimes.
Tabled for plenary· 24 Nov 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0533/2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns the grave violations of international humanitarian law and human rights committed by both the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan, including indiscriminate attacks, sexual violence, and deliberate starvation.
Tabled for plenary· 24 Nov 2025
Tabled for plenary· 24 Nov 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0517/2025
AI summary:Parliament condemns the war in Sudan and the atrocities by the SAF, RSF and allied militias, demanding an immediate nationwide ceasefire and a civilian-led peace process under UN and AU auspices.
Tabled for plenary· 24 Nov 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0519/2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns atrocities by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and both warring parties in Sudan, urging an end to hostilities, humanitarian access, and accountability.
Tabled for plenary· 24 Nov 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0542/2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns the ongoing conflict in Sudan and the serious violations of international law by all parties, and demands an immediate cessation of hostilities and unhindered humanitarian access.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 4 steps
27 November 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 27 Nov 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0517/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0519/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0533/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0539/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0540/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0542/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0543/2025Adopted text TA10-0310/2025
26 November 2025
27 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
Amendments 1–2Amendments 3–5Amendments 6–15Amendments 16–20Amendments 21–27
25 November 2025
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
25 November 2025
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2025/2984(RSP)