Where the law stands, Dossier 2025/3029(RSP)
Mass kidnapping of children in Nigeria, including from St Mary's Catholic School in Papiri
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 3
Foreign affairs, Resolution
Mass kidnapping of children in Nigeria, including from St Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri
Adopted 519 for · 2 against · 50 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:The text calls for the immediate and unconditional release of all students and staff still held captive.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:Adds a new recital highlighting violence against Christians in Nigeria with specific casualty figures. Strengthens the call for action by explicitly mentioning Christian communities as targets.
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 18 Dec 2025
AI summary:Parliament condemns the mass kidnapping at St Mary's Catholic School and all attacks on children, teachers and educational or religious institutions, and demands the immediate and unconditional release of all remaining abductees.
Tabled for plenary· 17 Dec 2025
Tabled for plenary· 15 Dec 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0590/2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns the mass kidnapping of schoolchildren in Papiri, Nigeria, and other attacks by armed and jihadist groups. It calls for the immediate release of all captives and urges the Nigerian government to intensify rescue operations and bring perpetrators to justice.
Tabled for plenary· 15 Dec 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0577/2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns the mass kidnapping of children in Nigeria, including from St Mary's Catholic School in Papiri, and calls for their immediate release and for investigations into the abductions.
Tabled for plenary· 15 Dec 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0584/2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns the mass kidnapping of children in Nigeria, including the attack on St Mary's Catholic School in Papiri, and calls for the immediate and unconditional release of all captives.
Tabled for plenary· 15 Dec 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0593/2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns the mass kidnapping at St Mary's Catholic School in Nigeria and all attacks on children, teachers, and educational or religious institutions. It demands the immediate and unconditional release of all remaining abductees and calls for thorough investigations.
Tabled for plenary· 15 Dec 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0580/2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns the mass kidnapping of children in Nigeria, including the 21 November 2025 abduction of 303 students and 12 teachers from St Mary’s Catholic school in Papiri, as part of systematic Islamist violence and targeting of Christian communities.
Tabled for plenary· 15 Dec 2025
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 3 steps
18 December 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 18 Dec 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0577/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0580/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0584/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0588/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0590/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0593/2025Adopted text TA10-0340/2025
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 B10-0577/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0580/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0584/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0588/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0590/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0593/2025
17 December 2025
7 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, 2025/3029(RSP)