Where the law stands, Dossier 2024/2550(RSP)
New wave of mass arrests in Belarus of opposition activists and their family members
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 the January 2024 mass arrests in Belarus of over 200 family members of political prisoners and others on 'extremism'-related charges.
Tabled for plenary· 7 Feb 2024
Tabled for plenary· 5 Feb 2024
Motion for a resolution B9-0129/2024
AI summary:A motion for a resolution on the new wave of mass arrests in Belarus of opposition activists and their family. Parliament urges the Belarusian authorities to release arrested women and family members of political prisoners, end repression and free more than 1.500 political prisoners.
Tabled for plenary· 5 Feb 2024
Motion for a resolution B9-0126/2024
AI summary:Parliament's resolution condemns the new wave of mass arrests in Belarus targeting opposition activists and their family members, and urges the de facto authorities to stop all repression.
Tabled for plenary· 5 Feb 2024
Motion for a resolution B9-0103/2024
AI summary:A motion for a resolution on the new wave of mass arrests in Belarus of opposition activists and their family members. It condemns the repression, calls for the release of all political prisoners and urges the Belarusian authorities to respect human rights and international standards.
Tabled for plenary· 5 Feb 2024
Motion for a resolution B9-0116/2024
AI summary:Parliament's motion for a resolution condemns the January 2024 wave of arrests in Belarus, including at least 200 new arrests and at least 160 detained female family members.
Tabled for plenary· 5 Feb 2024
Motion for a resolution B9-0115/2024
AI summary:Parliament's resolution condemns the new wave of mass arrests in Belarus of opposition activists and their family members, including Maryna Adamovich and over 200 others.
Tabled for plenary· 5 Feb 2024
Motion for a resolution B9-0110/2024
AI summary:This is a motion for a resolution on the new wave of mass arrests in Belarus of opposition activists and their family members. Parliament condemns the arrests, demands the release of all political prisoners, and calls for easier visas and residence permits for Belarusians fleeing political repression.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 2 steps
8 February 2024
Plenary vote
Sitting of 8 Feb 2024 Motion for a resolution B9-0103/2024Motion for a resolution B9-0110/2024Motion for a resolution B9-0115/2024Motion for a resolution B9-0116/2024Motion for a resolution B9-0126/2024Motion for a resolution B9-0129/2024Adopted text TA9-0070/2024
7 February 2024
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 7 Feb 2024 Motion for a resolution B9-0103/2024Motion for a resolution B9-0110/2024Motion for a resolution B9-0115/2024Motion for a resolution B9-0116/2024Motion for a resolution B9-0126/2024Motion for a resolution B9-0129/2024
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2024/2550(RSP)