Where the law stands, Dossier 2026/2735(RSP)
Political repression and humanitarian situation in Cuba
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 June 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 18 June 2026
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
18 June 2026 · decision 8
Foreign affairs, Resolution
Political repression and humanitarian situation in Cuba
Adopted 283 for · 199 against · 85 abstained by a small majority
AI summary:The text condemns US economic coercion and calls for respect for international law, while reaffirming support for Cuba's sovereignty.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:Adds a new paragraph condemning human rights violations and calling for protection of rights in Cuba. The other change is formal: a decimal separator is corrected.
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 18 Jun 2026
AI summary:Parliament condemns systematic repression in Cuba and demands the immediate release of all political prisoners, an end to torture, and access for independent observers to detention places.
Tabled for plenary· 16 Jun 2026
Tabled for plenary· 12 Jun 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0289/2026
AI summary:This resolution condemns the US embargo and sanctions against Cuba as illegal and inhumane, and calls for their immediate lifting.
Tabled for plenary· 12 Jun 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0286/2026
AI summary:This resolution condemns political repression and the humanitarian crisis in Cuba, urging the regime to end abuses, release prisoners, and engage in dialogue. It calls for EU sanctions, humanitarian aid without state intermediation, and economic reforms.
Tabled for plenary· 12 Jun 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0290/2026
AI summary:This resolution condemns the Cuban regime for political repression and the humanitarian crisis, demands the release of political prisoners, and calls for suspending the EU-Cuba agreement and imposing sanctions.
Tabled for plenary· 12 Jun 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0285/2026
AI summary:Parliament condemns the Cuban regime's systematic repression and demands the immediate release of all political prisoners, including minors, and an end to torture and ill-treatment.
Tabled for plenary· 12 Jun 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0287/2026
AI summary:This resolution expresses concern over the humanitarian crisis in Cuba, condemns US sanctions and the embargo, and calls on Cuban authorities to respect human rights and release political prisoners.
Tabled for plenary· 12 Jun 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0291/2026
AI summary:This resolution condemns repression in Cuba and demands release of political prisoners, suspension of the EU-Cuba agreement, and targeted sanctions.
Tabled for plenary· 12 Jun 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0288/2026
AI summary:This resolution condemns political repression and the humanitarian crisis in Cuba, blaming the communist regime. It calls for the release of political prisoners, suspension of the EU-Cuba agreement, and freezing of EU funds.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 3 steps
18 June 2026
Plenary vote
Sitting of 18 Jun 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0285/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0286/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0287/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0288/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0289/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0290/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0291/2026Adopted text TA10-0229/2026
17 June 2026
23 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
19 May 2026
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2026/2735(RSP)