Where the law stands, Dossier 2026/2870(RSP)
The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external borders
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 17 September 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 17 September 2026
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
17 September 2026 · decision 9
Migration & asylum, Resolution
The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external borders
Adopted 339 for · 225 against · 16 abstained by a clear majority
AI summary:The text reaffirms that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ceuta and Melilla are non-negotiable, and expresses solidarity with the people of Ceuta over the pressure placed on them.
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 17 Sept 2026
AI summary:Parliament's resolution responds to the mass irregular crossings into Ceuta from Morocco between 29 and 31 July 2026, which it calls a hybrid attack and instrumentalisation of migration against a member state's territorial integrity.
Tabled for plenary· 14 Sept 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0411/2026
AI summary:Parliament's resolution on the July 2026 mass entry into Ceuta calls for a coordinated EU response to hybrid attacks and the instrumentalisation of migrants at the EU's external borders.
Tabled for plenary· 14 Sept 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0410/2026
AI summary:Parliament's resolution condemns the mass crossings into Ceuta on 30 and 31 July 2026 as a hybrid attack on Spain and the EU's external border through the instrumentalisation of migrants.
Tabled for plenary· 14 Sept 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0413/2026
AI summary:Parliament's resolution responds to the sudden arrival of around 80 000 people from Morocco into Ceuta on 30 and 31 July 2026, which it calls a hybrid attack on the EU's territorial integrity.
Tabled for plenary· 14 Sept 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0412/2026
AI summary:Parliament's resolution responds to the sudden arrival of around 80 000 people from Morocco into Ceuta on 30 and 31 July 2026, and the deaths of at least 141 people at sea.
Tabled for plenary· 14 Sept 2026
Tabled for plenary· 14 Sept 2026
Tabled for plenary· 14 Sept 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0414/2026
AI summary:Parliament's resolution responds to the sudden arrival of approximately 80 000 people from Morocco in Ceuta on 30 and 31 July 2026, when at least 141 people died at sea.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 3 steps
17 September 2026
Plenary vote
Sitting of 17 Sept 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0406/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0408/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0410/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0411/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0412/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0413/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0414/2026Adopted text TA10-0317/2026
15 September 2026
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
15 September 2026
84 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
Amendment 1Amendment 1Amendment 1Amendment 1Amendment 1Amendments 1–6Amendments 7–10Amendments 11–20Amendments 21–30Amendments 31–39Amendments 40–49Amendments 50–54Amendments 55–64Amendments 65–71Amendments 72–79
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2026/2870(RSP)