European Parliament condemns abductions of schoolchildren in Nigeria
Official title: De massale ontvoering van kinderen in Nigeria, onder meer uit de katholieke school Saint Mary in Papiri
Status: Parliament has approved this proposal. (parliament: ‘Adopted’)
In plain language
- The European Parliament demands the immediate release of abducted children in Nigeria and calls for better school protection.
- This directly addresses the Nigerian government, aid organizations, and the affected families and school children in Nigeria.
- Nothing directly changes for you, but the European Union increases diplomatic pressure to protect human rights and security.
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How parliament voted
Passed on 18 December 2025519 for · 2 against · 50 abstention(s)
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EPP (Christian Democrats) Voted for
152 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions
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S&D (Social Democrats) Divided
99 for · 1 against · 4 abstentions
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ECR (Conservatives) Voted for
67 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions
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Patriots for Europe Divided
58 for · 0 against · 4 abstentions
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Renew (Liberals) Divided
59 for · 1 against · 0 abstentions
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Greens/EFA Divided
4 for · 0 against · 39 abstentions
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The Left Voted for
36 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions
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Non-attached Divided
23 for · 0 against · 1 abstention
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Europe of Sovereign Nations Divided
21 for · 0 against · 2 abstentions
How MEPs voted, by country
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🇮🇪 MEPs from Ireland
Majority in favour10 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions
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