Where the law stands, Dossier 2024/2549(RSP)
Further repression against the democratic forces in Venezuela: attacks on presidential candidate Maria Corina Machado
Resolution on a topical subject (RSP): Parliament states its view. It is not binding. · First reading
A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.
Where it stands
Parliament’s position
Parliament adopted the text on 8 February 2024. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 8 February 2024
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
No plenary decision on this dossier is in our records yet.
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 8 Feb 2024
AI summary:Parliament's resolution condemns attempts to bar opposition presidential candidate María Corina Machado and others from public office in Venezuela, and the arrests and warrants against her team, opposition figures, human rights defenders and journalists.
Tabled for plenary· 7 Feb 2024
Tabled for plenary· 5 Feb 2024
Tabled for plenary· 5 Feb 2024
Motion for a resolution B9-0107/2024
AI summary:Parliament's resolution condemns the Venezuelan Supreme Court's decision to disqualify presidential candidate Maria Corina Machado and the arrests of opposition members, and calls for the bans to be revoked.
Tabled for plenary· 5 Feb 2024
Motion for a resolution B9-0104/2024
AI summary:Parliament's resolution on repression against democratic forces in Venezuela focuses on the disqualification of presidential candidate María Corina Machado. It calls on Venezuelan authorities to respect the October 2023 primary result, implement the Barbados Agreement, guarantee free elections and invite international observers.
Tabled for plenary· 2 Feb 2024
Motion for a resolution B9-0097/2024
AI summary:Parliament's resolution condemns attempts to disqualify Venezuelan presidential candidate María Corina Machado and others from holding public office, calling the regime's Supreme Tribunal decision unconstitutional and without legal validity.
Tabled for plenary· 2 Feb 2024
Motion for a resolution B9-0100/2024
AI summary:Parliament's resolution condemns restrictions on Venezuela's opposition and the 15-year ban on presidential candidate María Corina Machado.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 2 steps
8 February 2024
Plenary vote
Sitting of 8 Feb 2024 Motion for a resolution B9-0097/2024Motion for a resolution B9-0100/2024Motion for a resolution B9-0104/2024Motion for a resolution B9-0107/2024Motion for a resolution B9-0111/2024Adopted text TA9-0080/2024
6 February 2024
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2024/2549(RSP)