MEPs have called on the European Union to designate the Houthi movement as a terrorist group, following what members described as unprecedented missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia and an ongoing military offensive in Yemen.
What Parliament is doing
The European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs adopted a position in which MEPs strongly condemn the recent Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia and their military actions in Yemen. The committee’s statement calls for the EU to list the Houthis as a terrorist organisation.
Why it matters
Parliament’s stance signals increased pressure within EU institutions for a formal response to the strikes described by MEPs as unprecedented. A designation as a terrorist organisation would be a significant political and legal step for the European Union, affecting how member states and EU bodies may respond to the group.
What happens next
The committee’s call represents Parliament’s position; the press material does not provide details on any immediate legislative steps, vote dates, or the process for turning the committee’s call into a formal EU listing decision. Further procedures and timing for any formal designation were not specified in the committee’s communication.
Source: European Parliament press release
