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Decisions about an African country or EU–Africa relations.

42 decisions this term since 23 Jan 2025 · 42 adopted, 0 rejected · 33

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Foreign affairs, Resolution, 17 Sept 2026

Post-electoral repression in Zambia and the killing of Mutotwe Kafwaya

Motion for a resolution

Adopted 562 for · 1 against · 33 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:This resolution concerns post-electoral repression in Zambia and the killing of Mutotwe Kafwaya, following the general elections in which the Electoral Commission of Zambia declared President Hichilema the winner.

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 9 Jul 2026

Ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria, notably the Kawel village massacre

Motion for a resolution

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.

Foreign affairs, International agreement, 8 Jul 2026

EU-Morocco Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation setting out the terms and conditions for the participation of Morocco in the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA): amendment and supplement

Report by Paolo Borchia ·

Consent given 573 for · 35 against · 37 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The agreement continues scientific cooperation on water, farming and food challenges in the Mediterranean, with no extra budget beyond existing PRIMA funding.

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 18 Jun 2026

Continued crackdown on civic space and fundamental freedoms in Burkina Faso

Motion for a resolution

Adopted 476 for · 11 against · 75 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the crackdown on civic space and fundamental freedoms in Burkina Faso, including intimidation and violence against opponents, journalists, and civil society.

Foreign affairs, New EU law, 17 Jun 2026

Hague Convention (1980) on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: accession of Cabo Verde

Report by Ilhan Kyuchyuk ·

Passed 659 for · 1 against · 1 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The proposal authorises EU member states to accept, in the Union's interest, Cabo Verde's accession to the 1980 Hague Convention on international child abduction.

Climate & environment, International agreement, 17 Jun 2026

EU–Liberia Voluntary Partnership Agreement on forest law enforcement, governance and trade in timber products: termination

Report by Karin Karlsbro ·

Consent given 608 for · 38 against · 15 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The agreement, which entered into force on 1 December 2013, is being terminated because Liberia has not been able to honour its commitments.

Agriculture, food & fisheries, International agreement, 20 May 2026

EC-São Tomé and Príncipe Fisheries Partnership Agreement (2025–2029): Implementing Protocol

Report by Nora Junco García ·

Consent given 545 for · 89 against · 15 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The protocol allows EU vessels to fish tuna and other migratory species in São Tomé and Príncipe waters, with an annual EU financial contribution of €825,000.

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Where the groups stand

How each group voted in the last 33 final . For / Against / Abstained: at least two thirds of the group voted that way. Divided: no position had two thirds of the group’s votes. On the winning side: how many of those votes ended the way most of the group voted. Groups as they are now.

Group positions over the last 33 final roll-call votes
GroupForAgainstAbstainedDividedOn the winning side
The Left1972521
Greens2823028
S&D3100232
Renew3300033
EPP3300033
ECR2901330
Patriots19101327
ESN1686318

Dossiers

The laws and files behind these decisions, most recent vote first.