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EU Parl Watch

Plenary session of 16–19 Sept, day 4 of 4

Thursday 19 September 2024

7 decisions · 7 passed · 93 · 13:07–13:40

AI:The day in brief

Parliament approved an international satellite launch agreement and adopted five resolutions on human rights and geopolitical crises, backing continued support for Ukraine.

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Resolutions & reports · 6

Non-binding texts in which Parliament states its position on a topic. They carry political weight but do not create law.

  1. Foreign affairs, Resolution

    Decision 2:The deteriorating situation of women in Afghanistan due to the recent adoption of the law on the ‘Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice’

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 565 for · 8 against · 43 abstained by an overwhelming majority

    AI summary:Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the Taliban's enforcement of Sharia law and the erasure of women and girls from public life in Afghanistan.

  2. Foreign affairs, Resolution

    Decision 3:The severe situation of political prisoners in Belarus

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 549 for · 21 against · 37 abstained by an overwhelming majority

    AI summary:Parliament adopted a resolution on the severe situation of political prisoners in Belarus, condemning systematic repression since the 2020 presidential election.

  3. Foreign affairs, Resolution

    Decision 4:The case of José Daniel Ferrier García in Cuba

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 380 for · 182 against · 51 abstained by a clear majority

    AI summary:The text condemns human rights violations by the Cuban regime and urges the immediate release of all politically detained persons.

  4. Foreign affairs, Resolution

    Decision 5:Continued financial and military support to Ukraine by EU Member States

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 425 for · 131 against · 63 abstained by a large majority

    AI summary:The text condemns Russia's invasion and calls for intensive diplomatic efforts to end the war and start peace negotiations.

  5. Foreign affairs, Resolution

    Decision 6:Situation in Venezuela

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 309 for · 201 against · 12 abstained by a clear majority

    AI summary:Parliament adopted a resolution on the situation in Venezuela, condemning the electoral fraud in the 28 July presidential election and not recognising the proclaimed victory of Nicolás Maduro.

  6. Climate & environment, Resolution

    Decision 7:The devastating floods in central and eastern Europe, the loss of lives and the EU’s preparedness to act on such disasters exacerbated by climate change

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.

    AI summary:The text expresses sympathy with victims and commends emergency services, while calling for non-repayable aid for affected regions.