Dossier · Resolution on a topical subject
Situation of women and girls in Afghanistan following the Taliban's adoption of the Criminal Procedure Code for Courts
- Reference
- 2026/2737(RSP) Resolution on a topical subject
- Where it stands
- Parliament adopted the text on 21 May 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
- Stage
- Parliament’s position
More facts (3)
- Decisions in plenary
- 1
- Last vote
- 21 May 2026 · 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 21 May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2026 | Situation of women and girls in Afghanistan following the Taliban’s adoption of the Criminal Procedure Code for Courts | Resolutions | Adopted | 480 for, 5 against, 83 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).
- 21 May 2026 Amendment 1, adding text after paragraph 2
Rejected 181–338–36
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- Against
- 21 May 2026 Amendment 5 to paragraph 4
Adopted 295–189–73
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- Divided
- ECR
- Divided
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- Against
-
Rejected 155–382–26
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
-
Rejected 142–380–36
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Divided
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
- 21 May 2026 Amendment 2, adding text after paragraph 4
Rejected 184–348–28
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- Against
- 21 May 2026 Amendment 3 to paragraph 7
Adopted 296–252–19
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- Against
- 21 May 2026 Final vote — text as a whole
Adopted 480–5–83
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- Abst.
- ESN
- Abst.
Versions, 10
The text of the dossier, version by version, newest first. Compare shows what changed between two consecutive versions.
Adopted by Parliament21 May 2026
Adopted text TA10-0186/2026 TA-10-2026-0186
Tabled for plenary20 May 2026
Joint motion RC-B10-0247/2026 RC-10-2026-0247
Tabled for plenary18 May 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0258/2026 B-10-2026-0258
Tabled for plenary18 May 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0254/2026 B-10-2026-0254
Tabled for plenary18 May 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0255/2026 B-10-2026-0255
Tabled for plenary18 May 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0246/2026 B-10-2026-0246
Tabled for plenary18 May 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0251/2026 B-10-2026-0251
Tabled for plenary18 May 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0249/2026 B-10-2026-0249
Tabled for plenary18 May 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0247/2026 B-10-2026-0247
Tabled for plenary18 May 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0252/2026 B-10-2026-0252
AI: Each version in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
- Adopted text TA10-0186/2026: Parliament condemns the Taliban's Criminal Procedure Code for Courts, which erodes women's rights and legalises abuses. It calls for its repeal and for international recognition of Taliban practices as crimes against humanity.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0258/2026: This resolution condemns the Taliban's adoption of a Criminal Procedure Code for Courts in January 2026, which institutionalises discrimination against women and religious minorities in Afghanistan.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0254/2026: Parliament strongly condemns the Taliban's new Criminal Procedure Code for Courts, which it says deepens gender apartheid and removes protections for women and girls. It urges the de facto authorities to revoke the code and restore women's full participation in public life.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0255/2026: This resolution strongly condemns the Taliban's Criminal Procedure Code for Courts, adopted on 4 January 2026, and calls for its immediate revocation.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0246/2026: This resolution condemns the Taliban's gender apartheid and the Criminal Procedure Code for Courts, which institutionalizes repression, discrimination, torture, and the death penalty.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0251/2026: This resolution addresses the situation of women and girls in Afghanistan after the Taliban adopted a Criminal Procedure Code for Courts. It deplores restrictions on women and girls and calls on the EU to change its strategy and engage with the Taliban.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0249/2026: Parliament condemns the Taliban's Criminal Procedure Code for Courts, which institutionalises violence against women and girls, and the systemic denial of their fundamental rights in Afghanistan.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0247/2026: This resolution condemns the Taliban's systemic discrimination against women and girls in Afghanistan, particularly after the adoption of the Criminal Procedure Code for Courts, and calls for accountability and protection measures.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0252/2026: This resolution condemns the Taliban's systematic oppression of women and girls, especially its Criminal Procedure Code for Courts, which entrenches gender apartheid and suppresses freedoms.
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-B10-0247/2026 → Adopted text TA10-0186/2026
AI: What changed Written by AI from the official text — check the source
The resolution now names gender apartheid and child marriage as Taliban practices and seeks their recognition as crimes against humanity. It also shifts from non-recognition to regretting the Brussels invitation and urging pressure on the Taliban. Humanitarian aid is broadened to cover famine relief in addition to support for Afghan women defenders.
Timeline, 3
Every recorded step, newest first, grouped by stage; the latest stage is open.
Plenary stage 3 steps · 20 May 2026–21 May 2026
21 May 2026
Plenary vote
Sitting of 21 May 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0246/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0247/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0249/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0251/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0252/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0254/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0255/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0258/2026Adopted text TA10-0186/2026
20 May 2026
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 20 May 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0246/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0247/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0249/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0251/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0252/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0254/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0255/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0258/2026
20 May 2026
6 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 situation of women and girls in Afghanistan following the Taliban's adoption of the Criminal Procedure Code for Courts Motion for a resolution B10-0247/2026 21 May 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). “Situation of women and girls in Afghanistan following the Taliban's adoption of the Criminal Procedure Code for Courts”. Dossier, 21 May 2026. procId 2026-2737, reference 2026/2737(RSP). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2737 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2026%2F2737(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2026-2737 (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX
@misc{epw-dossier-2026-2737,
author = {{European Parliament}},
title = {{Situation of women and girls in Afghanistan following the Taliban's adoption of the Criminal Procedure Code for Courts}},
year = {2026},
date = {2026-05-21},
howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2737}},
url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2737},
urldate = {2026-09-25},
publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
note = {Dossier. procId 2026-2737, reference 2026/2737(RSP). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2026\%2F2737(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record (CC BY 4.0)}
}