Where the law stands, Dossier 2025/2990(RSP)
Post-election killings and the deteriorating human rights situation in Tanzania, including the case of imprisoned opposition leader Tundu Lissu
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 4
Foreign affairs, Resolution
Post-election killings and the deteriorating human rights situation in Tanzania, including the case of imprisoned opposition leader Tundu Lissu
Adopted 539 for · 0 against · 27 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:The resolution calls for the immediate and unconditional release of Tundu Lissu and for the Tanzanian government to cease repression, violence, and extrajudicial measures against opposition, protesters, civil society, and church officials.
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· 27 Nov 2025
AI summary:Parliament's resolution denounces violence and excessive force by Tanzanian security forces after the October 2025 elections, condemns the detention of opposition leader Tundu Lissu, and calls for investigations, sanctions, and new elections.
Tabled for plenary· 26 Nov 2025
Tabled for plenary· 24 Nov 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0514/2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns the unlawful killings and excessive force by Tanzanian security forces during post-election protests, and the attacks on opposition politicians, journalists, and human rights defenders.
Tabled for plenary· 24 Nov 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0515/2025
AI summary:The resolution condemns post-election violence and human rights abuses in Tanzania, urges the release of detained opposition figures, and calls for accountability and EU action.
Tabled for plenary· 24 Nov 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0527/2025
AI summary:Parliament condemns the violent crackdown on protesters in Tanzania after the October 2025 election and calls for accountability for killings and disappearances.
Tabled for plenary· 24 Nov 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0524/2025
AI summary:This resolution denounces violence by Tanzanian security forces after the October 2025 elections and urges the government to stop crackdowns, lift restrictions, and respect freedoms.
Tabled for plenary· 24 Nov 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0530/2025
AI summary:This resolution addresses post-election killings and human rights deterioration in Tanzania, including the case of imprisoned opposition leader Tundu Lissu. It calls for his immediate release and an end to repression, arbitrary detention, and killings of opposition figures, journalists, and church officials.
Tabled for plenary· 24 Nov 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0534/2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns post-election killings and human rights abuses in Tanzania, demanding the release of detained opposition leader Tundu Lissu and other political prisoners, and calling for an independent international inquiry and new elections.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 3 steps
27 November 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 27 Nov 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0514/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0515/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0524/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0527/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0530/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0534/2025Adopted text TA10-0302/2025
26 November 2025
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 26 Nov 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0514/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0515/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0524/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0527/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0530/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0534/2025
26 November 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, 2025/2990(RSP)