Where the law stands, Dossier 2026/2572(RSP)
Case of Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic
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 22 January 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 22 January 2026
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
22 January 2026 · decision 5
Foreign affairs, Resolution
Case of Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic
Adopted 582 for · 0 against · 35 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:It condemns his forced labour sentence and calls on the Central African authorities to annul or revise it, guarantee legal remedies, and ensure fair trial rights and medical care.
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· 22 Jan 2026
AI summary:Parliament's resolution on the case of Joseph Figueira Martin, an EU citizen detained in the Central African Republic, demands his immediate release and medical evacuation, and calls for sanctions and a parliamentary mission.
Tabled for plenary· 21 Jan 2026
Tabled for plenary· 19 Jan 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0093/2026
AI summary:This resolution condemns the arbitrary detention of Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic and calls for his immediate release, respect for his human rights, and accountability for his treatment.
Tabled for plenary· 19 Jan 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0066/2026
AI summary:The resolution concerns Joseph Figueira Martin, a Belgian-Portuguese citizen detained in the Central African Republic, and calls for his rights to be respected.
Tabled for plenary· 19 Jan 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0096/2026
AI summary:This resolution condemns the arbitrary arrest, torture and sentencing of Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic and urges his immediate release.
Tabled for plenary· 19 Jan 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0094/2026
AI summary:This resolution concerns the case of Joseph Figueira Martin, a Belgian-Portuguese humanitarian researcher kidnapped in the Central African Republic (CAR) in 2024 and sentenced to ten years of hard labour. Parliament urges his release and calls for action to protect humanitarian workers.
Tabled for plenary· 19 Jan 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0091/2026
AI summary:A resolution on the case of Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic, calling for his release and for respect of human rights.
Tabled for plenary· 19 Jan 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0088/2026
AI summary:This resolution condemns the sentencing of humanitarian researcher Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic and calls for his immediate release.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 2 steps
22 January 2026
Plenary vote
Sitting of 22 Jan 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0066/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0088/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0091/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0093/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0094/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0096/2026Adopted text TA10-0017/2026
21 January 2026
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 21 Jan 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0066/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0088/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0091/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0093/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0094/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0096/2026
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2026/2572(RSP)