Where the law stands, Dossier 2025/3027(RSP)
Grave political situation in Guinea-Bissau after the coup of 26 November
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 18 December 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 18 December 2025
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
18 December 2025 · decision 4
Foreign affairs, Resolution
Grave political situation in Guinea-Bissau after the coup of 26 November
Adopted 535 for · 0 against · 42 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the military coup in Guinea-Bissau on 26 November 2025 and the interruption of the electoral process.
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· 18 Dec 2025
AI summary:Parliament condemns the military coup of 26 November 2025 in Guinea-Bissau and the interruption of the electoral process, demanding restoration of constitutional order and release of arbitrarily detained persons.
Tabled for plenary· 17 Dec 2025
Tabled for plenary· 15 Dec 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0574/2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns the military seizure of power in Guinea-Bissau on 26 November 2025 and calls for the immediate restoration of constitutional order.
Tabled for plenary· 15 Dec 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0586/2025
AI summary:Parliament condemns the military coup of 26 November 2025 in Guinea-Bissau and the interruption of the electoral process, calling for the release of detained persons and publication of election results.
Tabled for plenary· 15 Dec 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0579/2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns the 26 November 2025 coup in Guinea-Bissau and calls for the restoration of constitutional order, the release of detained persons, and respect for fundamental rights.
Tabled for plenary· 15 Dec 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0575/2025
AI summary:This resolution strongly condemns the military coup in Guinea-Bissau on 26 November 2025 and calls for a swift return to constitutional order, respect for human rights, and the peaceful conclusion of the electoral process.
Tabled for plenary· 15 Dec 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0573/2025
AI summary:This resolution addresses the political crisis in Guinea-Bissau after the 26 November coup, expressing concern about instability, drug trafficking, and migration, and calling for conditional EU aid and dialogue.
Tabled for plenary· 15 Dec 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0568/2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns the military coup in Guinea-Bissau on 26 November 2025 and demands the restoration of constitutional order, release of detainees, and respect for fundamental freedoms.
Tabled for plenary· 15 Dec 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0572/2025
AI summary:Parliament strongly condemns the military takeover in Guinea-Bissau on 26 November, which prevented the release of election results and undermined constitutional order.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 3 steps
18 December 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 18 Dec 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0568/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0572/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0573/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0574/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0575/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0579/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0586/2025Adopted text TA10-0341/2025
17 December 2025
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 17 Dec 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0568/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0572/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0573/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0574/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0575/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0579/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0586/2025
17 December 2025
2 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2025/3027(RSP)