Dossier · Resolution on a topical subject
Case of Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic
- Reference
- 2026/2572(RSP) Resolution on a topical subject
- Where it stands
- Parliament adopted the text on 22 January 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
- Stage
- Parliament’s position
More facts (3)
- Decisions in plenary
- 1
- Last vote
- 22 Jan 2026 · 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 22 January 2026
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan 2026 | Case of Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic | Resolutions | Adopted | 582 for, 0 against, 35 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).
- 22 Jan 2026 Final vote on the motion for a resolution
Adopted 582–0–35
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- 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 Parliament22 Jan 2026
Adopted text TA10-0017/2026 TA-10-2026-0017
Tabled for plenary21 Jan 2026
Joint motion RC-B10-0066/2026 RC-10-2026-0066
Tabled for plenary19 Jan 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0093/2026 B-10-2026-0093
Tabled for plenary19 Jan 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0066/2026 B-10-2026-0066
Tabled for plenary19 Jan 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0096/2026 B-10-2026-0096
Tabled for plenary19 Jan 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0094/2026 B-10-2026-0094
Tabled for plenary19 Jan 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0091/2026 B-10-2026-0091
Tabled for plenary19 Jan 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0088/2026 B-10-2026-0088
AI: Each version in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
- Adopted text TA10-0017/2026: Parliament's resolution on the case of Joseph Figueira Martin, an EU citizen detained in the Central African Republic, demands his immediate release and medical evacuation, and calls for sanctions and a parliamentary mission.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0093/2026: This resolution condemns the arbitrary detention of Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic and calls for his immediate release, respect for his human rights, and accountability for his treatment.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0066/2026: The resolution concerns Joseph Figueira Martin, a Belgian-Portuguese citizen detained in the Central African Republic, and calls for his rights to be respected.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0096/2026: This resolution condemns the arbitrary arrest, torture and sentencing of Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic and urges his immediate release.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0094/2026: This resolution concerns the case of Joseph Figueira Martin, a Belgian-Portuguese humanitarian researcher kidnapped in the Central African Republic (CAR) in 2024 and sentenced to ten years of hard labour. Parliament urges his release and calls for action to protect humanitarian workers.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0091/2026: A resolution on the case of Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic, calling for his release and for respect of human rights.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0088/2026: This resolution condemns the sentencing of humanitarian researcher Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic and calls for his immediate release.
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-B10-0066/2026 → Adopted text TA10-0017/2026
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 · 21 Jan 2026–22 Jan 2026
22 January 2026
Plenary vote
Sitting of 22 Jan 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0066/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0088/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0091/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0093/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0094/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0096/2026Adopted text TA10-0017/2026
21 January 2026
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 21 Jan 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0066/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0088/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0091/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0093/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0094/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0096/2026
Connections
Texts, decisions, people and other dossiers related to this one.
Texts voted on
- Text MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION Case of Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic Motion for a resolution B10-0066/2026 22 Jan 2026
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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 (2026). “Case of Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic”. Dossier, 22 January 2026. procId 2026-2572, reference 2026/2572(RSP). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2572 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2026%2F2572(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2026-2572 (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX
@misc{epw-dossier-2026-2572,
author = {{European Parliament}},
title = {{Case of Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic}},
year = {2026},
date = {2026-01-22},
howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2572}},
url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2572},
urldate = {2026-09-25},
publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
note = {Dossier. procId 2026-2572, reference 2026/2572(RSP). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2026\%2F2572(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record (CC BY 4.0)}
}