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Media freedom in Georgia, particularly the case of Mzia Amaglobeli

Adopted by a large majority

Parliament adopted the text as its official position.

For
324
Against
25
Abstained
87

roll-call vote at 13:01 · 74% of votes cast in favour

Motion for a resolution · Motion B-10-2025-0287

AI:What this decision does

Parliament adopted a resolution on media freedom in Georgia, focusing on the case of journalist Mzia Amaglobeli, who has been in pre-trial detention since January 2025 and faces a prison sentence of four to seven years.§1: source passage in the text The resolution calls for her immediate and unconditional release, dropping of all charges, and an impartial investigation into her detention and ill-treatment.§1: source passage in the text It also demands the release of other detained demonstrators, media representatives, and opposition leaders, and urges an end to political persecution.§1: source passage in the text Parliament calls on the EU and member states to impose personal sanctions on Georgian officials responsible for democratic backsliding, and to limit diplomatic engagement until credible democratic reforms and new elections occur.§1: source passage in the text

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How the groups voted

For: Greens, S&D, Renew, EPP; Against: ESN; Abstained: Patriots; Divided: The Left, ECR

  • The Left Divided 16 for, 0 against, 12 abstainedof 47
  • Greens For 37 for, 0 against, 0 abstainedof 54
  • S&D For 86 for, 0 against, 0 abstainedof 137
  • Renew For 42 for, 0 against, 1 abstainedof 76
  • EPP For 112 for, 0 against, 0 abstainedof 193
  • ECR Divided 26 for, 0 against, 19 abstainedof 79
  • Patriots Abstained 0 for, 2 against, 47 abstainedof 90
  • ESN Against 0 for, 14 against, 3 abstainedof 27
  • No group not a group 5 for, 9 against, 5 abstainedof 30

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Did not vote with their group

6 MEPs voted differently from their group’s clear line (two thirds of its votes).

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Before the final vote, MEPs decided on 1 part of the text voted on separately (1 adopted). 7 alternative motions lapsed once the text was adopted.

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