MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Persecution of Christians in Nicaragua – E-000718/2025

Question for written answer  E-000718/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Barbara Bonte (PfE)

The Nicaraguan Government has been systematically persecuting Christians since 2018; there have been more than 870 attacks on the Catholic Church plus a ruthless crackdown on priests and other religious figures.

The 2021-2024 Multiannual Indicative Programme (MIP) for Nicaragua amounts to EUR 82 million; combating climate change is its key priority.

• 1.Does the Commission consider that, in a country that is systematically persecuting Christians, climate change is the key priority ?
• 2.How often has the Commission urged the Government of Nicaragua to put an immediate end to this violation of human rights?
• 3.What percentage of the funds pledged under the MIP for Nicaragua have been withheld in response to the repressive policy against Christians in that country?

Submitted: 17.2.2025