Where the law stands, Dossier 2026/2642(RSP)
The arbitrary detention of President Mohamed Bazoum by the junta in Niger
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 12 March 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 12 March 2026
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
12 March 2026 · decision 4
Foreign affairs, Resolution
The arbitrary detention of President Mohamed Bazoum by the junta in Niger
Adopted 524 for · 2 against · 29 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:It calls for his immediate and unconditional release, access to legal representation and medical care, and respect for his family's rights.
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· 12 Mar 2026
AI summary:Parliament's resolution condemns the arbitrary detention of President Bazoum and his wife by the junta in Niger and calls for their immediate and unconditional release.
Tabled for plenary· 11 Mar 2026
Tabled for plenary· 9 Mar 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0163/2026
AI summary:This resolution condemns the arbitrary detention of Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum and calls for his immediate release, restoration of constitutional order, and respect for human rights.
Tabled for plenary· 9 Mar 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0160/2026
AI summary:This resolution condemns the 2023 military coup in Niger and calls for the immediate release of President Mohamed Bazoum and his family.
Tabled for plenary· 9 Mar 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0172/2026
AI summary:Parliament condemns the 2023 military coup and the detention of President Mohamed Bazoum, calling for his immediate release and the restoration of constitutional order.
Tabled for plenary· 9 Mar 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0169/2026
AI summary:This resolution strongly condemns the arbitrary detention of President Mohamed Bazoum and his wife by the military junta in Niger and calls for their immediate and unconditional release.
Tabled for plenary· 9 Mar 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0159/2026
AI summary:This resolution condemns the unlawful detention of Niger's deposed President Mohamed Bazoum and calls for his immediate release, along with his family and others arbitrarily detained.
Tabled for plenary· 9 Mar 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0173/2026
AI summary:This resolution condemns the arbitrary detention of President Mohamed Bazoum and his family by the junta in Niger, demanding their immediate and unconditional release.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 2 steps
12 March 2026
Plenary vote
Sitting of 12 Mar 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0159/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0160/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0163/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0169/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0172/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0173/2026Adopted text TA10-0082/2026
11 March 2026
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 11 Mar 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0159/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0160/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0163/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0169/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0172/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0173/2026
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2026/2642(RSP)