Where the law stands, Dossier 2026/2800(RSP)
Ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria, notably the Kawel village massacre
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 9 July 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 9 July 2026
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
9 July 2026 · decision 6
Foreign affairs, Resolution
Ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria, notably the Kawel village massacre
Adopted 510 for · 1 against · 86 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:It calls on the Nigerian Government to investigate and prosecute those responsible and to reinforce counter-terrorism operations, including against Fulani militants.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:The versions differ only in wording: the description of Christians' global persecution status is sharpened from one of several groups to the single most persecuted group.
Tabled for plenary → Tabled for plenary
AI summary:The resolution is expanded with new recitals and operational paragraphs, adding calls for investigations, counterterrorism, national dialogue, and attention to displaced persons.
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 9 Jul 2026
AI summary:This resolution condemns the June 2026 attack on Kawel village in Plateau State, Nigeria, which killed dozens of Christians, and deplores the wider violence in the Middle Belt.
Tabled for plenary· 8 Jul 2026
Tabled for plenary· 6 Jul 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0356/2026
AI summary:This resolution condemns the massacre in Kawel village, Nigeria, and the ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria, calling on the Nigerian Government to investigate, prosecute, and enhance security measures.
Tabled for plenary· 6 Jul 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0354/2026
AI summary:This resolution condemns the June 2026 attack on Kawel village in Nigeria, which killed 23 people, and declares the systematic targeting of Christian communities there to be Islamist persecution with genocidal characteristics.
Tabled for plenary· 6 Jul 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0352/2026
AI summary:This resolution condemns the Kawel village massacre and the broader persecution of Christians in Nigeria, urging the Nigerian government to protect citizens and reform security, and calling on the EU to support security sector reform.
Tabled for plenary· 6 Jul 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0345/2026
AI summary:This resolution condemns the June 2026 attack on the Kawel community in Plateau State, Nigeria, and all violence in the Middle Belt, especially against women and girls.
Tabled for plenary· 6 Jul 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0355/2026
AI summary:The resolution condemns the massacre of Christians in Kawel village, Nigeria, and denounces ongoing violence affecting communities, including Christians.
Tabled for plenary· 6 Jul 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0353/2026
AI summary:Parliament condemns the massacre in Kawel village and all attacks on civilians in Nigeria, and calls for an investigation, protection of communities, humanitarian aid, and action against hate speech and forced conversion.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 3 steps
9 July 2026
Plenary vote
Sitting of 9 Jul 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0345/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0352/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0353/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0354/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0355/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0356/2026Adopted text TA10-0268/2026
8 July 2026
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 8 Jul 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0345/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0352/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0353/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0354/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0355/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0356/2026
8 July 2026
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, 2026/2800(RSP)