A resolution was adopted by the European parliament, Thursday, which urges European nations to protect Edward Snowden from outside prosecution.

The New York Times reports that Snowden took to Twitter to call the resolution “a game changer.” The resolution, however, is not legally binding and is not of much use to Snowden. The whistle-blower, who made public sensitive American intelligence is currently living in Russia, where he has a three-year long permit for residency.

The decision to offer Snowden asylum has not been granted by any European country. The decision to do so would be done by countries on an individual basis.

The vote for the resolution was close, but showed the largest amount of support for Snowden yet, at 285-281. The resolution asks countries in the European Union to, “drop any criminal charges against Edward Snowden, grant him protection and consequently prevent extradition or rendition by third parties.”

Snowden took refuge in Russia in 2013, after the classified information was leaked. He was charged by the United States with government property theft and espionage. When Snowden arrived in Russia, he spent some time in legal turmoil, but was eventually granted temporary asylum. Later, he received his residency permit.

A few countries in Latin America have offered asylum to Snowden, but he has not accepted due to fears of extradition while traveling. White House officials have criticized the resolution, and said that Snowden should be returned to the United States for a fair trial.

European officials who supported the resolution wished for a greater push on national governments, and note the clear voting split between opposing European political parties.