Dossier · Resolution on a topical subject
Rule of law and human rights situation in Tunisia, particularly the case of Sonia Dahmani
- Reference
- 2025/2988(RSP) Resolution on a topical subject
- Where it stands
- Parliament adopted the text on 27 November 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
- Stage
- Parliament’s position
More facts (3)
- Decisions in plenary
- 1
- Last vote
- 27 Nov 2025 · Adopted
- Versions
- 10 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 27 November 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov 2025 | Rule of law and human rights situation in Tunisia, particularly the case of Sonia Dahmani | Resolutions | Adopted | 464 for, 58 against, 75 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).
- 27 Nov 2025 Separate vote on paragraph 1
Adopted 531–2–63
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- Abst.
- 27 Nov 2025 Separate vote on paragraph 2
Adopted 525–14–57
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- Divided
- 27 Nov 2025 Amendment 1, adding text after paragraph 7
Rejected 246–317–31
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Divided
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
- 27 Nov 2025 Final vote — text as a whole
Adopted 464–58–75
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- Divided
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- Against
Versions, 10
The text of the dossier, version by version, newest first. Compare shows what changed between two consecutive versions.
Adopted by Parliament27 Nov 2025
Adopted text TA10-0304/2025 TA-10-2025-0304
Tabled for plenary26 Nov 2025
Joint motion RC-B10-0518/2025 RC-10-2025-0518
Tabled for plenary24 Nov 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0518/2025 B-10-2025-0518
Tabled for plenary24 Nov 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0537/2025 B-10-2025-0537
Tabled for plenary24 Nov 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0532/2025 B-10-2025-0532
Tabled for plenary24 Nov 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0538/2025 B-10-2025-0538
Tabled for plenary24 Nov 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0525/2025 B-10-2025-0525
Tabled for plenary24 Nov 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0522/2025 B-10-2025-0522
Tabled for plenary24 Nov 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0520/2025 B-10-2025-0520
Tabled for plenary24 Nov 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0536/2025 B-10-2025-0536
AI: Each version in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
- Adopted text TA10-0304/2025: Parliament condemns the arbitrary detention and sentencing of lawyer Sonia Dahmani and demands her immediate release, along with all those detained for exercising freedom of expression.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0518/2025: The resolution condemns Tunisia's crackdown on dissent and urges the release of Sonia Dahmani and all those detained for exercising freedom of expression.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0537/2025: This resolution demands the immediate release of Sonia Dahmani and all those detained solely for exercising freedom of expression or association, and insists on protecting these rights as guaranteed by the Tunisian Constitution.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0532/2025: This resolution condemns escalating repression in Tunisia, including arbitrary detentions and restrictions on freedoms, and demands the release of Sonia Dahmani and all political prisoners.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0538/2025: This resolution concerns the rule of law and human rights in Tunisia, focusing on the case of journalist and lawyer Sonia Dahmani, and calls for her release.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0525/2025: This resolution condemns Tunisia's repression of dissent and the detention of lawyer Sonia Dahmani, demanding her release and better conditions.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0522/2025: This resolution addresses the rule of law and human rights situation in Tunisia, focusing on the detention of journalist and lawyer Sonia Dahmani. It calls for the release of arbitrarily detained individuals and for constructive engagement with Tunisia.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0520/2025: This resolution condemns the politically motivated conviction and detention of Sonia Dahmani in Tunisia and calls for her immediate release, as well as for the release of all individuals imprisoned for exercising their human rights.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0536/2025: This resolution addresses the rule of law and human rights in Tunisia, focusing on the case of Sonia Dahmani. It calls on Tunisian authorities to ensure her medical care, legal counsel, and independent trials.
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-B10-0518/2025 → Adopted text TA10-0304/2025
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, 3
Every recorded step, newest first, grouped by stage; the latest stage is open.
Plenary stage 3 steps · 26 Nov 2025–27 Nov 2025
27 November 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 27 Nov 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0518/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0520/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0522/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0525/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0532/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0536/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0537/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0538/2025Adopted text TA10-0304/2025
26 November 2025
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 26 Nov 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0518/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0520/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0522/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0525/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0532/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0536/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0537/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0538/2025
26 November 2025
1 amendment tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
Connections
Texts, decisions, people and other dossiers related to this one.
Texts voted on
- Text MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on rule of law and human rights situation in Tunisia, particularly the case of Sonia Dahmani Motion for a resolution B10-0522/2025 27 Nov 2025
Sources & citation
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- Data source
- Licensed CC BY 4.0.
- Retrieved
- 25 September 2026
Cite as
European Parliament (2025). “Rule of law and human rights situation in Tunisia, particularly the case of Sonia Dahmani”. Dossier, 27 November 2025. procId 2025-2988, reference 2025/2988(RSP). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2988 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2025%2F2988(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2025-2988 (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX
@misc{epw-dossier-2025-2988,
author = {{European Parliament}},
title = {{Rule of law and human rights situation in Tunisia, particularly the case of Sonia Dahmani}},
year = {2025},
date = {2025-11-27},
howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2988}},
url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2988},
urldate = {2026-09-25},
publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
note = {Dossier. procId 2025-2988, reference 2025/2988(RSP). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2025\%2F2988(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record (CC BY 4.0)}
}