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Return of Ukrainian children forcibly transferred and deported by Russia

Reference
2025/2691(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

The steps of this kind of dossier and how far it has come, from the procedure file.

  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

Committees and members responsible for the dossier, as the procedure file names them. Groups as recorded there.

The procedure file names no committee or rapporteur for this dossier.

Decisions in plenary, 1

Every decision Parliament took on this dossier, newest first.

Effect: what the decision did. Final vote: for–against–abstained, and how it was recorded.
DateDecisionKindEffectFinal vote
8 May 2025Return of Ukrainian children forcibly transferred and deported by Russia ResolutionsAdopted516 for, 3 against, 34 abstained by roll call

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Every roll-call vote on the dossier, in date and voting order, with each group's line at the date of the vote.

Each group's clear line at the date of the vote: a position with at least two thirds of the group's votes (at least 10 members voting), otherwise Divided; “< 10 voted” when fewer took part. Result: outcome, for–against–abstained (method).

  1. 8 May 2025 Final vote — text as a whole

    Adopted 516–3–34

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

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 TA10-0096/2025 TA-10-2025-0096

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  2. Tabled for plenary7 May 2025

    Joint motion RC-B10-0249/2025 RC-10-2025-0249

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  3. Tabled for plenary5 May 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0255/2025 B-10-2025-0255

  4. Tabled for plenary5 May 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0258/2025 B-10-2025-0258

  5. Tabled for plenary5 May 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0252/2025 B-10-2025-0252

  6. Tabled for plenary5 May 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0250/2025 B-10-2025-0250

  7. Tabled for plenary5 May 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0249/2025 B-10-2025-0249

  8. Tabled for plenary5 May 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0247/2025 B-10-2025-0247

AI: Each version in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
  • Adopted text TA10-0096/2025: Parliament condemns Russia's forcible transfer and deportation of Ukrainian children, calling it part of a genocidal strategy, and demands their safe return and accountability for those responsible.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0255/2025: Parliament strongly condemns Russia's war of aggression and its systematic policy of forcibly transferring Ukrainian children, calling for an immediate end to deportations and unconditional return of the children.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0258/2025: This resolution condemns Russia's forcible transfer and deportation of Ukrainian children, calling it genocide and a war crime. It demands the children's immediate return and urges states to act.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0252/2025: The resolution condemns Russia's and Belarus's violent actions against Ukrainian children, including forced transfer and deportation, and demands their immediate cessation and the safe return of all children to their families in Ukraine.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0250/2025: This resolution demands that Russia provide information on all transferred and deported Ukrainian children and enable their immediate and safe return.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0249/2025: This resolution condemns Russia's abduction, re-education, and illegal adoption of Ukrainian children, calling for their immediate return and for prosecution of these crimes.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0247/2025: The resolution condemns Russia's military aggression against Ukraine and the forced deportation and transfer of Ukrainian children, urging their safe return and an immediate halt to these actions.

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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-B10-0249/2025 → Adopted text TA10-0096/2025

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    The adopted text adds a new paragraph expressing regret over the ICRC's failure to protect deported Ukrainian children.

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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 B10-0247/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0249/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0250/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0252/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0255/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0258/2025Adopted text TA10-0096/2025

  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 B10-0247/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0249/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0250/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0252/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0255/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0258/2025

  3. 7 May 2025

    3 amendments tabled for the plenary vote

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

    Amendments 1–2Amendment 3

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https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2691
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25 September 2026

Cite as

European Parliament (2025). “Return of Ukrainian children forcibly transferred and deported by Russia”. Dossier, 8 May 2025. procId 2025-2691, reference 2025/2691(RSP). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2691 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2025%2F2691(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2025-2691 (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX 
@misc{epw-dossier-2025-2691,
  author = {{European Parliament}},
  title = {{Return of Ukrainian children forcibly transferred and deported by Russia}},
  year = {2025},
  date = {2025-05-08},
  howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2691}},
  url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2691},
  urldate = {2026-09-25},
  publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
  note = {Dossier. procId 2025-2691, reference 2025/2691(RSP). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2025\%2F2691(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record (CC BY 4.0)}
}