Procedures
Legislative procedures and their voting outcomes. (21 results)
Resolution on the conviction and imminent sentencing of Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong
Demand the immediate and unconditional release of Jimmy Lai and all political prisoners in Hong Kong.
Resolution on the brutal repression against protesters in Iran
Designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation and expand sanctions against Iranian officials involved in repressing protesters.
Addressing impunity through EU sanctions, including the EU Global Human Rights sanctions regime (so called “EU Magnitsky Act”)
Extend the EU Magnitsky Act to include large-scale corruption, digital surveillance abuse, and environmental destruction harming civilians.
Human Rights and Democracy in the world and the European Union’s policy on the matter – annual report 2025
Condition EU funding to non-EU countries on respecting human rights and democratic principles.
Resolution on the arbitrary arrest and sentencing of academics Bahruz Samadov and Igbal Abilov in Azerbaijan
Demand the immediate release of imprisoned academics Bahruz Samadov and Igbal Abilov in Azerbaijan.
Relations between the EU and Saudi Arabia
Deepen cooperation with Saudi Arabia on energy, counterterrorism, and regional stability, while demanding human rights improvements and labour rights reforms.
Resolution on the escalating repression of the Baha’is in Iran
Demand Iran end persecution of Baha'is, release detainees, repeal discriminatory laws, and allow access to education, employment, and basic services.
Addressing transnational repression of human rights defenders
Require the EU to sanction states and individuals perpetrating transnational repression against human rights defenders, including digital surveillance and abuse of Interpol.
Resolution on the case of Victoire Ingabire in Rwanda
Demand Rwanda immediately release Victoire Ingabire and other political prisoners, ensuring fair trials and political freedom.
Resolution on Gaza at breaking point: EU action to combat famine, the urgent need to release hostages and move towards a two-state solution
Demand unimpeded humanitarian aid access to Gaza, release of hostages, and targeted sanctions against individuals obstructing the two-state solution.
Resolution on the arbitrary arrest and torture of Belgian-Portuguese researcher Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic
Demand the immediate release of Joseph Figueira Martin, detained arbitrarily in the Central African Republic, and ensure his medical evacuation.
Resolution on the urgent need to protect religious minorities in Syria following the recent terrorist attack on Mar Elias Church in Damascus
Demand that Syrian authorities investigate attacks, protect religious freedom, and hold perpetrators accountable.
Resolution on the human cost of Russia’s war against Ukraine and the urgent need to end Russian aggression: the situation of illegally detained civilians and prisoners of war, and the continued bombing of civilians
Demand Russia end military activities, release Ukrainian detainees, and compensate victims of war crimes in Ukraine.
Resolution on the return of Ukrainian children forcibly transferred and deported by Russia
Demand Russia provide information on and ensure the return of deported Ukrainian children.
Resolution on violations of religious freedom in Tibet
Impose sanctions on Chinese officials responsible for religious freedom violations in Tibet.
Human rights and democracy in the world and the European Union’s policy on the matter – annual report 2024
Condition EU foreign policy projects on respecting human rights and international law in third countries.
Resolution on the unlawful detention and sham trials of Armenian hostages, including high-ranking political representatives from Nagorno-Karabakh, by Azerbaijan
Demand the immediate release of Armenian hostages detained by Azerbaijan and impose sanctions for human rights violations.
Resolution on the case of Boualem Sansal in Algeria
Demand the immediate release of Boualem Sansal and other political prisoners in Algeria.
Resolution on systematic repression of human rights in Iran, notably the cases of Pakhshan Azizi and Wrisha Moradi, and the taking of EU citizens as hostages
Demand Iran release imprisoned human rights defenders, political prisoners, and EU nationals, and halt executions.
Resolution on the case of José Daniel Ferrer García in Cuba
Demand the immediate release of José Daniel Ferrer García and all political prisoners in Cuba.