Dossier · Resolution on a topical subject
Arbitrary arrest and torture of Belgian-Portuguese researcher Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic
- Reference
- 2025/2797(RSP) Resolution on a topical subject
- Where it stands
- Parliament adopted the text on 10 July 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
- Stage
- Parliament’s position
More facts (3)
- Decisions in plenary
- 1
- Last vote
- 10 Jul 2025 · Adopted
- Versions
- 7 versions
Where it stands
The steps of this kind of dossier and how far it has come, from the procedure file.
- Tabled for plenary (done)
- Plenary vote (done) Adopted 10 July 2025
- 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.
| Date | Decision | Kind | Effect | Final vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2025 | Arbitrary arrest and torture of Belgian-Portuguese researcher Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic | Resolutions | Adopted | 617 for, 4 against, 18 abstained by roll call |
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).
- 10 Jul 2025 Final vote on the motion for a resolution
Adopted 617–4–18
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
Versions, 7
The text of the dossier, version by version, newest first. Compare shows what changed between two consecutive versions.
Adopted by Parliament10 Jul 2025
Adopted text TA10-0162/2025 TA-10-2025-0162
Tabled for plenary9 Jul 2025
Joint motion RC-B10-0327/2025 RC-10-2025-0327
Tabled for plenary7 Jul 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0323/2025 B-10-2025-0323
Tabled for plenary7 Jul 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0342/2025 B-10-2025-0342
Tabled for plenary7 Jul 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0339/2025 B-10-2025-0339
Tabled for plenary7 Jul 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0327/2025 B-10-2025-0327
Tabled for plenary7 Jul 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0334/2025 B-10-2025-0334
AI: Each version in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
- Adopted text TA10-0162/2025: The resolution demands the immediate and unconditional release of researcher Joseph Figueira Martin, arbitrarily detained and tortured in the Central African Republic (CAR).
- Motion for a resolution B10-0323/2025: The resolution concerns the arbitrary arrest and torture of Belgian-Portuguese researcher Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic. It calls for his release or fair trial, investigation of torture allegations, and accountability for the Wagner Group.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0342/2025: The resolution condemns the arbitrary arrest and torture of Belgian-Portuguese researcher Joseph Figueira Martin by Russian mercenaries in the Central African Republic, and calls for his fair trial or release.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0339/2025: The resolution condemns the arbitrary arrest and torture of Belgian-Portuguese researcher Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic and urges his immediate release.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0327/2025: The resolution expresses deep concern over the arbitrary and inhuman detention of researcher Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic and calls for his immediate release, medical evacuation, and access to legal representation and consular assistance.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0334/2025: A resolution on the arbitrary arrest and torture of Belgian-Portuguese researcher Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic demands his immediate and unconditional release and insists on due process.
What changed, 1
Between consecutive versions, newest pair first. The overviews are written by AI from the two texts; the comparison shows every change.
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament Joint motion RC-B10-0327/2025 → Adopted text TA10-0162/2025
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.
Timeline, 2
Every recorded step, newest first, grouped by stage; the latest stage is open.
Plenary stage 2 steps · 9 Jul 2025–10 Jul 2025
10 July 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 10 Jul 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0323/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0327/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0334/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0339/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0342/2025Adopted text TA10-0162/2025
9 July 2025
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 9 Jul 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0323/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0327/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0334/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0339/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0342/2025
Connections
Texts, decisions, people and other dossiers related to this one.
Texts voted on
- Text MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION the arbitrary arrest and torture of Belgian-Portuguese researcher Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic Motion for a resolution B10-0334/2025 10 Jul 2025
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Sources & citation
Where the facts on this page come from, and how to cite it.
- Official source
- Data source
- Licensed CC BY 4.0.
- Retrieved
- 25 September 2026
Cite as
European Parliament (2025). “Arbitrary arrest and torture of Belgian-Portuguese researcher Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic”. Dossier, 10 July 2025. procId 2025-2797, reference 2025/2797(RSP). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2797 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2025%2F2797(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2025-2797 (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX
@misc{epw-dossier-2025-2797,
author = {{European Parliament}},
title = {{Arbitrary arrest and torture of Belgian-Portuguese researcher Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic}},
year = {2025},
date = {2025-07-10},
howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2797}},
url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2797},
urldate = {2026-09-25},
publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
note = {Dossier. procId 2025-2797, reference 2025/2797(RSP). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2025\%2F2797(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record (CC BY 4.0)}
}