Ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria, notably the Kawel village massacre
· B10-0345/2026 · Proposition de résolution (ensemble du texte)
The European Parliament adopted by 510 votes to 1, with 86 abstentions, a resolution on the ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria, notably the Kawel village massacre.
The text adopted in plenary was tabled by the EPP, S&D, ECR, Renew and Greens/EFA groups.
In June 2026, a brutal armed attack on civilians in the Kawel village, Plateau State, caused dozens of deaths among the local Christian community, widespread injuries, and infrastructure damage, reflecting the tragic intersection of ethnic-religious tensions and resource conflicts.
Despite repeated warnings from local communities, churches, and human rights and civil society organisations, the Nigerian authorities have been unable to provide adequate protection to vulnerable…
For: 510(85 %). Against: 1(0 %). Abstentions: 86(14 %). In total, 597 MEPs voted. 122 MEPs didn’t vote.
Mika AALTOLAEPP · Finlandfor
Maravillas ABADÍA JOVEREPP · Spainfor
Magdalena ADAMOWICZEPP · Polandfor
Georgios AFTIASEPP · Greecefor
Oihane AGIRREGOITIA MARTÍNEZRenew · Spainfor
Peter AGIUSEPP · Maltafor
Alex AGIUS SALIBAS&D · Maltafor
Abir AL-SAHLANIRenew · Swedenfor
Galato ALEXANDRAKIECR · Greecefor
Grégory ALLIONERenew · Francefor
European People’s PartyFor: 157(100 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 0(0 %). In total, 157 MEPs voted. 27 MEPs didn’t vote.
Progressive Alliance of Socialists and DemocratsFor: 110(100 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 0(0 %). In total, 110 MEPs voted. 25 MEPs didn’t vote.
Patriots for EuropeFor: 57(92 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 5(8 %). In total, 62 MEPs voted. 23 MEPs didn’t vote.
European Conservatives and ReformistsFor: 65(98 %). Against: 1(2 %). Abstentions: 0(0 %). In total, 66 MEPs voted. 18 MEPs didn’t vote.
Renew EuropeFor: 67(100 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 0(0 %). In total, 67 MEPs voted. 11 MEPs didn’t vote.
Greens/European Free AllianceFor: 2(4 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 47(96 %). In total, 49 MEPs voted. 4 MEPs didn’t vote.
The Left in the European ParliamentFor: 10(28 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 26(72 %). In total, 36 MEPs voted. 9 MEPs didn’t vote.
Non-attached MembersFor: 17(68 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 8(32 %). In total, 25 MEPs voted. 3 MEPs didn’t vote.
Europe of Sovereign NationsFor: 25(100 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 0(0 %). In total, 25 MEPs voted. 2 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Germany
For: 65(76 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 21(24 %). In total, 86 MEPs voted. 10 MEPs didn’t vote.
- France
For: 55(82 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 12(18 %). In total, 67 MEPs voted. 14 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Italy
For: 51(94 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 3(6 %). In total, 54 MEPs voted. 22 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Spain
For: 40(77 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 12(23 %). In total, 52 MEPs voted. 8 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Poland
For: 46(98 %). Against: 1(2 %). Abstentions: 0(0 %). In total, 47 MEPs voted. 6 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Romania
For: 25(96 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 1(4 %). In total, 26 MEPs voted. 7 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Netherlands
For: 22(79 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 6(21 %). In total, 28 MEPs voted. 3 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Belgium
For: 14(78 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 4(22 %). In total, 18 MEPs voted. 4 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Sweden
For: 16(76 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 5(24 %). In total, 21 MEPs voted. 0 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Czechia
For: 16(94 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 1(6 %). In total, 17 MEPs voted. 4 MEPs didn’t vote.
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