Dossier · Resolution on a topical subject
Escalating trafficking and exploitation by criminal groups in Haiti
- Reference
- 2026/2702(RSP) Resolution on a topical subject
- Where it stands
- Parliament adopted the text on 30 April 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
- Stage
- Parliament’s position
More facts (3)
- Decisions in plenary
- 1
- Last vote
- 30 Apr 2026 · Adopted
- Versions
- 9 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 30 April 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | Escalating trafficking and exploitation by criminal groups in Haiti | Resolutions | Adopted | 511 for, 21 against, 42 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).
- 30 Apr 2026 Amendment 8, adding text after paragraph 5
Rejected 84–464–11
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- Against
- 30 Apr 2026 Amendment 3 to paragraph 6
Rejected 99–427–40
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Divided
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
- 30 Apr 2026 Paragraph 6 — part 2
Adopted 370–180–19
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- Against
- 30 Apr 2026 Amendment 4, adding text after recital B
Rejected 86–415–66
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- Abst.
- 30 Apr 2026 Final vote — text as a whole
Adopted 511–21–42
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- Abst.
Versions, 9
The text of the dossier, version by version, newest first. Compare shows what changed between two consecutive versions.
Adopted by Parliament30 Apr 2026
Adopted text TA10-0151/2026 TA-10-2026-0151
Tabled for plenary29 Apr 2026
Joint motion RC-B10-0209/2026 RC-10-2026-0209
Tabled for plenary27 Apr 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0209/2026 B-10-2026-0209
Tabled for plenary27 Apr 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0222/2026 B-10-2026-0222
Tabled for plenary27 Apr 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0230/2026 B-10-2026-0230
Tabled for plenary27 Apr 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0225/2026 B-10-2026-0225
Tabled for plenary27 Apr 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0228/2026 B-10-2026-0228
Tabled for plenary27 Apr 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0220/2026 B-10-2026-0220
Tabled for plenary27 Apr 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0210/2026 B-10-2026-0210
AI: Each version in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
- Adopted text TA10-0151/2026: Parliament condemns escalating violence, trafficking, and exploitation by criminal groups in Haiti, including child recruitment and sexual violence.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0209/2026: This resolution addresses escalating trafficking and exploitation by criminal groups in Haiti. It condemns violence, calls for justice, humanitarian aid, and security reforms, and urges the EU to support the Gang Suppression Force with human rights safeguards.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0222/2026: This resolution expresses concern about escalating trafficking and exploitation by criminal groups in Haiti, noting the ineffectiveness of international operations and the risks of further armed intervention.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0230/2026: This resolution condemns trafficking, exploitation, and violence in Haiti, especially against children and women by criminal groups, and urges Haitian authorities and international partners to dismantle trafficking networks, prosecute perpetrators, and support justice and humanitarian efforts.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0225/2026: This resolution condemns the erosion of the rule of law and the brutal attacks by criminal groups in Haiti, including child trafficking and sexual violence.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0228/2026: Parliament's resolution condemns escalating trafficking and exploitation by criminal groups in Haiti, including killings, kidnappings, sexual violence, child recruitment and forced displacement.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0220/2026: Parliament strongly condemns criminal groups in Haiti for trafficking and exploitation, including child recruitment, sexual violence, kidnapping and extortion.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0210/2026: This resolution addresses escalating trafficking and exploitation by criminal groups in Haiti. It expresses solidarity with victims, condemns lethal drone strikes by Vectus Global, and calls for investigations and support for Haitian institutions and civil society.
What changed, 2
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-B10-0209/2026 → Adopted text TA10-0151/2026
AI: What changed Written by AI from the official text — check the source
The versions differ only in formal points: a decimal separator is corrected.
Tabled for plenary → Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0209/2026 → Joint motion RC-B10-0209/2026
AI: What changed Written by AI from the official text — check the source
The resolution now focuses on child trafficking and exploitation, adding specific calls for child protection and disarmament. It removes criticism of US policies and drone attacks, and adds demands for an arms embargo and sanctions. The text also calls for independent investigations into extrajudicial killings and halting deportations. Other changes are formal: the resolution becomes a joint motion and the date is updated.
Timeline, 3
Every recorded step, newest first, grouped by stage; the latest stage is open.
Plenary stage 3 steps · 29 Apr 2026–30 Apr 2026
30 April 2026
Plenary vote
Sitting of 30 Apr 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0209/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0210/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0220/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0222/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0225/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0228/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0230/2026Adopted text TA10-0151/2026
29 April 2026
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 29 Apr 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0209/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0210/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0220/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0222/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0225/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0228/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0230/2026
29 April 2026
9 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 escalating trafficking and exploitation by criminal groups in Haiti Motion for a resolution B10-0220/2026 30 Apr 2026
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). “Escalating trafficking and exploitation by criminal groups in Haiti”. Dossier, 30 April 2026. procId 2026-2702, reference 2026/2702(RSP). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2702 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2026%2F2702(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2026-2702 (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX
@misc{epw-dossier-2026-2702,
author = {{European Parliament}},
title = {{Escalating trafficking and exploitation by criminal groups in Haiti}},
year = {2026},
date = {2026-04-30},
howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2702}},
url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2702},
urldate = {2026-09-25},
publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
note = {Dossier. procId 2026-2702, reference 2026/2702(RSP). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2026\%2F2702(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record (CC BY 4.0)}
}