Dossier · Resolution on a topical subject
Mass kidnapping of children in Nigeria, including from St Mary's Catholic School in Papiri
- Reference
- 2025/3029(RSP) Resolution on a topical subject
- Where it stands
- Parliament adopted the text on 18 December 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
- Stage
- Parliament’s position
More facts (3)
- Decisions in plenary
- 1
- Last vote
- 18 Dec 2025 · Adopted
- Versions
- 8 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 18 December 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2025 | Mass kidnapping of children in Nigeria, including from St Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri | Resolutions | Adopted | 519 for, 2 against, 50 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).
- 18 Dec 2025 Amendment 4, adding text after paragraph 1
Rejected 186–367–14
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
- 18 Dec 2025 Amendment 7 to paragraph 7
Rejected 216–333–14
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Divided
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
- 18 Dec 2025 Amendment 5, adding text after recital D
Rejected 210–338–23
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
- 18 Dec 2025 Amendment 6, adding text after recital E
Rejected 218–345–5
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Divided
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
- 18 Dec 2025 Final vote — text as a whole
Adopted 519–2–50
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- Abst.
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- 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.
Adopted by Parliament18 Dec 2025
Adopted text TA10-0340/2025 TA-10-2025-0340
Tabled for plenary17 Dec 2025
Joint motion RC-B10-0577/2025 RC-10-2025-0577
Tabled for plenary15 Dec 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0590/2025 B-10-2025-0590
Tabled for plenary15 Dec 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0577/2025 B-10-2025-0577
Tabled for plenary15 Dec 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0584/2025 B-10-2025-0584
Tabled for plenary15 Dec 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0593/2025 B-10-2025-0593
Tabled for plenary15 Dec 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0580/2025 B-10-2025-0580
Tabled for plenary15 Dec 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0588/2025 B-10-2025-0588
AI: Each version in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
- Adopted text TA10-0340/2025: Parliament condemns the mass kidnapping at St Mary's Catholic School and all attacks on children, teachers and educational or religious institutions, and demands the immediate and unconditional release of all remaining abductees.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0590/2025: This resolution condemns the mass kidnapping of schoolchildren in Papiri, Nigeria, and other attacks by armed and jihadist groups. It calls for the immediate release of all captives and urges the Nigerian government to intensify rescue operations and bring perpetrators to justice.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0577/2025: This resolution condemns the mass kidnapping of children in Nigeria, including from St Mary's Catholic School in Papiri, and calls for their immediate release and for investigations into the abductions.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0584/2025: This resolution condemns the mass kidnapping of children in Nigeria, including the attack on St Mary's Catholic School in Papiri, and calls for the immediate and unconditional release of all captives.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0593/2025: This resolution condemns the mass kidnapping at St Mary's Catholic School in Nigeria and all attacks on children, teachers, and educational or religious institutions. It demands the immediate and unconditional release of all remaining abductees and calls for thorough investigations.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0580/2025: This resolution condemns the mass kidnapping of children in Nigeria, including the 21 November 2025 abduction of 303 students and 12 teachers from St Mary’s Catholic school in Papiri, as part of systematic Islamist violence and targeting of Christian communities.
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-B10-0577/2025 → Adopted text TA10-0340/2025
AI: What changed Written by AI from the official text — check the source
Adds a new recital highlighting violence against Christians in Nigeria with specific casualty figures. Strengthens the call for action by explicitly mentioning Christian communities as targets.
Timeline, 3
Every recorded step, newest first, grouped by stage; the latest stage is open.
Plenary stage 3 steps · 17 Dec 2025–18 Dec 2025
18 December 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 18 Dec 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0577/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0580/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0584/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0588/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0590/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0593/2025Adopted text TA10-0340/2025
17 December 2025
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 17 Dec 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0577/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0580/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0584/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0588/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0590/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0593/2025
17 December 2025
7 amendments 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 mass kidnapping of children in Nigeria, including those from St Mary's Catholic School in Papiri Motion for a resolution B10-0584/2025 18 Dec 2025
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Sources & citation
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- Official source
- Data source
- Licensed CC BY 4.0.
- Retrieved
- 25 September 2026
Cite as
European Parliament (2025). “Mass kidnapping of children in Nigeria, including from St Mary's Catholic School in Papiri”. Dossier, 18 December 2025. procId 2025-3029, reference 2025/3029(RSP). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-3029 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2025%2F3029(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2025-3029 (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX
@misc{epw-dossier-2025-3029,
author = {{European Parliament}},
title = {{Mass kidnapping of children in Nigeria, including from St Mary's Catholic School in Papiri}},
year = {2025},
date = {2025-12-18},
howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-3029}},
url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-3029},
urldate = {2026-09-25},
publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
note = {Dossier. procId 2025-3029, reference 2025/3029(RSP). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2025\%2F3029(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record (CC BY 4.0)}
}