Where the law stands, Dossier 2025/3020(RSP)
Murder of Mehdi Kessaci - urgent need for ambitious European action against drug trafficking
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 20 January 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 20 January 2026
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
20 January 2026 · decision 11
Justice, rule of law & rights, Resolution
Murder of Mehdi Kessaci – urgent need for ambitious European action against drug trafficking
Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.
AI summary:The text condemns drug-related violence and stresses the threat trafficking poses to security, democracy and public health.
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 20 Jan 2026
AI summary:The European Parliament condemns the murder of Mehdi Kessaci and expresses solidarity with victims of drug trafficking. It calls for stronger EU action against drug trafficking, including enhanced law enforcement, judicial cooperation, prevention, and support for affected communities.
Tabled for plenary· 14 Jan 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0058/2026
AI summary:This resolution condemns the murder of Mehdi Kessaci and calls for ambitious EU action against drug trafficking, including treating cartels as terrorist organizations, strengthening border controls, and enhancing police and judicial cooperation.
Tabled for plenary· 14 Jan 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0059/2026
AI summary:This resolution condemns the murder of Mehdi Kessaci and calls for ambitious European action against drug trafficking, covering security, health, and prevention measures.
Tabled for plenary· 14 Jan 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0057/2026
AI summary:This resolution condemns the murder of Mehdi Kessaci and calls for stronger EU action against drug trafficking, covering security, prevention, social resilience, and support for victims and activists.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 3 steps
20 January 2026
Plenary vote
Sitting of 20 Jan 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0057/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0058/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0059/2026Adopted text TA10-0007/2026
14 January – 16 January 2026
12 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
15 December 2025
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2025/3020(RSP)