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Arrest and risk of execution of Tundu Lissu, Chair of Chadema, the main opposition party in Tanzania

Reference
2025/2690(RSP) Resolution on a topical subject
Where it stands
Parliament adopted the text on 8 May 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
Stage
Parliament’s position
More facts (3)
Decisions in plenary
1
Last vote
8 May 2025 · Adopted
Versions
8 versions
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Where it stands

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  1. Tabled for plenary (done)
  2. Plenary vote (done) Adopted 8 May 2025
  3. Parliament’s position (done) Final

A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.

People

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Decisions in plenary, 1

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Effect: what the decision did. Final vote: for–against–abstained, and how it was recorded.
DateDecisionKindEffectFinal vote
8 May 2025Arrest and risk of execution of Tundu Lissu, Chair of Chadema, the main opposition party in Tanzania ResolutionsAdoptedshow of hands — no count

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  1. 8 May 2025 Amendment 1, adding text after paragraph 5

    Rejected 154–389–12

    The Left
    Against
    Greens
    Against
    S&D
    Against
    Renew
    Against
    EPP
    Against
    ECR
    For
    Patriots
    For
    ESN
    For

Versions, 8

The text of the dossier, version by version, newest first. Compare shows what changed between two consecutive versions.

  1. Adopted by Parliament8 May 2025

    Adopted text TA10-0095/2025 TA-10-2025-0095

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  2. Tabled for plenary7 May 2025

    Joint motion RC-B10-0260/2025 RC-10-2025-0260

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  3. Tabled for plenary5 May 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0260/2025 B-10-2025-0260

  4. Tabled for plenary5 May 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0261/2025 B-10-2025-0261

  5. Tabled for plenary5 May 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0264/2025 B-10-2025-0264

  6. Tabled for plenary5 May 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0265/2025 B-10-2025-0265

  7. Tabled for plenary5 May 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0263/2025 B-10-2025-0263

  8. Tabled for plenary5 May 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0262/2025 B-10-2025-0262

AI: Each version in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
  • Adopted text TA10-0095/2025: The European Parliament resolution condemns the arrest of Tundu Lissu, Chair of Chadema, Tanzania's main opposition party, and calls for his immediate release, expressing concern over politically motivated charges carrying the risk of capital punishment.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0260/2025: A resolution on the arrest and risk of execution of Tundu Lissu, Chair of Chadema, the main opposition party in Tanzania. It calls for his immediate release and for an end to arbitrary arrests and attacks on opposition leaders ahead of the October 2025 elections.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0261/2025: This resolution condemns the arrest of Tundu Lissu, chair of Tanzania's main opposition party Chadema, and the violent crackdown on opposition members. It calls for his release, democratic reforms, and an end to repression.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0264/2025: Parliament condemns the arrest of Tundu Lissu, Chair of CHADEMA, and calls for his immediate release, expressing concern over charges carrying the death penalty.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0265/2025: This resolution condemns the arrest and persecution of Tundu Lissu, Chair of the main opposition party Chadema in Tanzania, and expresses concern over the risk to his life. It calls for his immediate release and urges Tanzania to uphold democracy and human rights.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0263/2025: A resolution on the arrest and risk of execution of Tundu Lissu, Chair of CHADEMA, Tanzania’s main opposition party. It condemns the arrest, calls for his release, fair trial, and no death sentence, and urges Tanzania to stop persecuting opposition and ensure free elections.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0262/2025: This resolution expresses concern over the arrest of Tundu Lissu and the disqualification of Chadema from the 2025 elections, and calls on Tanzanian authorities to ensure justice for politically motivated disappearances and murders.

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What changed, 1

Between consecutive versions, newest pair first. The overviews are written by AI from the two texts; the comparison shows every change.

  1. Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament Joint motion RC-B10-0260/2025 → Adopted text TA10-0095/2025

    No change of substance: the two versions differ only in presentation — cover page, numbering or the parts a report carries that the adopted text does not.

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Timeline, 3

Every recorded step, newest first, grouped by stage; the latest stage is open.

Plenary stage 3 steps · 7 May 2025–8 May 2025

  1. 8 May 2025

    Plenary vote

    Sitting of 8 May 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0260/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0261/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0262/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0263/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0264/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0265/2025Adopted text TA10-0095/2025

  2. 7 May 2025

    Debated in plenary

    MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.

    Sitting of 7 May 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0260/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0261/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0262/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0263/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0264/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0265/2025

  3. 7 May 2025

    1 amendment tabled for the plenary vote

    Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.

    Amendment 1

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https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2690
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European Parliament (2025). “Arrest and risk of execution of Tundu Lissu, Chair of Chadema, the main opposition party in Tanzania”. Dossier, 8 May 2025. procId 2025-2690, reference 2025/2690(RSP). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2690 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2025%2F2690(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2025-2690 (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX 
@misc{epw-dossier-2025-2690,
  author = {{European Parliament}},
  title = {{Arrest and risk of execution of Tundu Lissu, Chair of Chadema, the main opposition party in Tanzania}},
  year = {2025},
  date = {2025-05-08},
  howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2690}},
  url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2690},
  urldate = {2026-09-25},
  publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
  note = {Dossier. procId 2025-2690, reference 2025/2690(RSP). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2025\%2F2690(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record (CC BY 4.0)}
}