MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on  Presidential elections in Honduras, the non-recognition of the outcome by the incumbent administration and the attacks on opposition members of the National Assembly,

20.1.2026 - (2026/2571(RSP))

with request for inclusion in the agenda for a debate on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law
pursuant to Rule 150 of the Rules of Procedure

Sebastião Bugalho, Hélder Sousa Silva, Gabriel Mato, David McAllister, Željana Zovko, Isabel Wiseler-Lima, Andrey Kovatchev, Antonio López-Istúriz White, Davor Ivo Stier, Miriam Lexmann, Wouter Beke, Tomáš Zdechovský, Liudas Mažylis, Łukasz Kohut, Jan Farský, Luděk Niedermayer, Danuše Nerudová, Inese Vaidere, Vangelis Meimarakis, Reinhold Lopatka, Loránt Vincze
on behalf of the PPE Group

See also joint motion for a resolution RC-B10-0064/2026

B10‑0064/2026

European Parliament resolution on  Presidential elections in Honduras, the non-recognition of the outcome by the incumbent administration and the attacks on opposition members of the National Assembly,

(2026/2571(RSP))

The European Parliament,

–  having regard to the statements of 12/12/25 and 13/01/2026 by the Spokesperson of the EEAS on the electoral process in Honduras

 

–  having regard to Rules 150(5) and 136(4) of its Rules of Procedure,

 

1. whereas general elections in Honduras were held on 30 November 2025 and the National Electoral Council (CNE) officially proclaimed Nasry Asfura as president-elect and certified congressional and municipal results;

 

2. whereas the EU EOM found the electoral process was marked by severe institutional crises but election day was well-organised and peaceful with transparent voting procedures;

 

3. whereas the OAS Electoral Observation Mission presented its findings on 15 December 2025, validated the electoral process and rejected calls to disrupt public order, affirming the credibility of the results;

 

4. whereas on 10 January, outgoing President Xiomara Castro, through a decree, ordered a recount circumventing constitutional procedures; whereas the CNE declared this decree unconstitutional and an attempted usurpation of electoral authority;

 

5. whereas on 8 January 2026, an explosive device attack on the National Congress injured Deputy Gladys López from the opposition National Party; whereas this attack happened amid heightened post-electoral tensions and represents an escalation of political violence;

 

1. Stresses that the Honduran people's will, expressed on 30 November, must be respected; reiterates its support for the CNE's official proclamation recognising Nasry Asfura as president-elect;

 

2. Calls for the respect of the electoral results, end to violence and intimidation against opposition members and electoral officials; urges authorities to guarantee safety and security of all democratic institutions including CNE members whose chair took shelter in the French Embassy.

 

3. Considers the decree ordering a recount has no legal basis under the Honduran constitution, an attack on Honduran democracy and should not be implemented.

 

4. Condemns the violence against Deputy Gladys López; calls for a transparent and independent investigation to bring perpetrators to justice; Calls on the president of the outgoing Congress to refrain from any attempt preventing the newly elected Congress to assume their mandate;

 

5. Reaffirms its support to the EU and OAS Observation Mission's findings which highlights in their preliminary statements that the elections took place in a tense and polarised environment but election day was well-organised and peaceful;

 

6. Urges current Honduran authorities to guarantee an orderly and peaceful transmission of power in accordance with the results proclaimed by the CNE; underlines that the incoming President has been unable to invite foreign heads of state to the inauguration ceremony because of the lack of cooperation by the outgoing administration;

 

7. Urges the VP/HR to monitor the situation closely ahead of the inauguration and to coordinate with regional partners to ensure a constitutional and peaceful transfer of power;

 

8. Deplores the fact that the EU ambassador has not been invited to present his credentials for over a year; expresses hope this will swiftly take place with the incoming administration;

 

9. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the VP/HR, Member States and the President, Government and Parliament of Honduras