High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas has confirmed that the EU is closely monitoring the case of former Gabonese Prime Minister Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze, a political opponent arrested in April 2026, and has raised human rights concerns with Gabonese authorities. In a written answer to a parliamentary question from Thierry Mariani (PfE), Kallas stated that the EU Delegation in Libreville and EU member state embassies are regularly reporting on developments. Since his arrest, the EU has met with representatives of his party, Ensemble pour le Gabon, his family, and civil society. Human rights issues were raised during the EU-Gabon Partnership Dialogue on 8 June 2026, where the EU conveyed concerns about arbitrary detentions and reputational consequences for Gabon.
The answer contains no concrete proposals or deadlines but signals continued diplomatic engagement. The EU will keep pressing Gabonese authorities on due process and arbitrary detention cases.