The United Nations General Assembly recognises slavery as the gravest crime against humanity and calls for reparations. But the European Union abstains.

Brussels, Belgium – 26 March 2026 On 25 March 2026, the United Nations General Assembly voted on a resolution titled “Permanent remembrance of the victims of the transatlantic slave trade and calls for reparative justice”, recognising the transatlantic slave trade as one of the gravest crimes against humanity, and demanding for reparations. The resolution was adopted with 123 votes in favour, 3…