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EU Parl Watch

Plenary session of 25–28 Nov, day 4 of 4

Thursday 28 November 2024

6 decisions · 5 passed · 1 failed · 60 · 12:13–12:35

AI:The day in brief

Parliament adopted resolutions on human rights and democracy in Hong Kong, Iran, Cambodia, and Georgia, and rejected a text on smoke-free environments.

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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 1:Hong Kong, notably the cases of Jimmy Lai and the 45 activists recently convicted under the national security law

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 473 for · 23 against · 98 abstained by a large majority

    AI summary:The text condemns their imprisonment and demands their immediate and unconditional release, along with all others detained for exercising freedoms.

  2. Foreign affairs, Resolution

    Decision 2:The increasing and systematic repression of women in Iran

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 562 for · 2 against · 30 abstained by an overwhelming majority

    AI summary:Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the increasing and systematic repression of women in Iran through laws and restrictions on their freedoms and rights.

  3. Foreign affairs, Resolution

    Decision 3:The shrinking space for civil society in Cambodia, in particular the case of the labour rights organisation CENTRAL

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 492 for · 5 against · 102 abstained by an overwhelming majority

    AI summary:The text urges Cambodia to drop charges against CENTRAL, release detained activists, and reform laws limiting political freedoms.

  4. Foreign affairs, Resolution

    Decision 4:Georgia's worsening democratic crisis following the recent parliamentary elections and alleged electoral fraud

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 444 for · 72 against · 82 abstained by a large majority

    AI summary:The text condemns the alleged electoral fraud and calls on Georgia's authorities to address the irregularities and uphold democratic standards.

  5. Foreign affairs, Resolution

    Decision 5:Reinforcing EU’s unwavering support to Ukraine against Russia’s war of aggression and the increasing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 390 for · 135 against · 52 abstained by a large majority

    AI summary:The text condemns Russia's aggression, demands withdrawal of its forces, and calls for continued EU aid, including military support, until Ukraine's victory.

  6. Health, Resolution

    Decision 6:Recommendation on smoke- and aerosol-free environments

    Motion for a resolution

    Rejected 152 for · 378 against · 26 abstained by a large majority

    AI summary:The rejection means Parliament did not endorse the proposed measures, which aimed to protect people from second-hand smoke and aerosols.