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Where the law stands, Dossier 2024/2704(RSP)

Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel and the urgent need for an EU response

· 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 25 April 2024. This is its final position on the matter.

  1. Tabled for plenary(done)
  2. Plenary vote(done) Adopted 25 April 2024
  3. Parliament’s position(done) Final

No plenary decision on this dossier is in our records yet.

The text, version by version

Newest first.

  1. Adopted by Parliament· 25 Apr 2024

    Adopted text TA9-0382/2024

    AI summary:Parliament condemns Iran's drone and missile attack on Israel on 13-14 April 2024 and calls for de-escalation, while deploring the attack on Iran's consulate in Damascus.

    What changed since Joint motion RC-B9-0235/2024 →

  2. Tabled for plenary· 24 Apr 2024

    Joint motion RC-B9-0235/2024

    What changed since Motion for a resolution B9-0235/2024 →

  3. Tabled for plenary· 22 Apr 2024

    Motion for a resolution B9-0235/2024

    AI summary:This resolution condemns Iran's attacks on Israel and Israel's retaliatory strikes, urging de-escalation and restraint. It calls for expanded EU sanctions on Iran, including designating the IRGC as a terrorist organization, and supports a two-state solution.

  4. Tabled for plenary· 22 Apr 2024

    Motion for a resolution B9-0252/2024

    AI summary:This resolution condemns Iran's attack on Israel, expresses solidarity with Israel, and calls for de-escalation and an EU response, including sanctions and designations.

  5. Tabled for plenary· 22 Apr 2024

    Motion for a resolution B9-0240/2024

    AI summary:This resolution condemns Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel and Hamas' attack of 7 October 2023, reaffirms Israel's right to defend itself, and calls for restraint and de-escalation.

  6. Tabled for plenary· 22 Apr 2024

    Motion for a resolution B9-0250/2024

    AI summary:Parliament condemns Iran's drone and missile attack on Israel on 13-14 April 2024 and attacks by its proxies, supports Israel's right to self-defence, and calls for de-escalation.

  7. Tabled for plenary· 22 Apr 2024

    Motion for a resolution B9-0249/2024

    AI summary:This resolution condemns Iran's attack on Israel on 13-14 April 2024 and the attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, urging de-escalation and respect for international law.

  8. Tabled for plenary· 22 Apr 2024

    Motion for a resolution B9-0237/2024

    AI summary:Parliament condemns Iran's attack on Israel and calls for de-escalation, expanded sanctions, and listing the IRGC as a terrorist organization.

  9. Tabled for plenary· 22 Apr 2024

    Motion for a resolution B9-0239/2024

    AI summary:This resolution addresses Iran's attack on Israel and the risk of regional escalation. It condemns attacks by both sides, calls for de-escalation and diplomacy, and urges an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

Timeline

Newest first.

Plenary stage 2 steps

  1. 25 April 2024

    Plenary vote

    Sitting of 25 Apr 2024 Motion for a resolution B9-0235/2024Motion for a resolution B9-0237/2024Motion for a resolution B9-0239/2024Motion for a resolution B9-0240/2024Motion for a resolution B9-0249/2024Motion for a resolution B9-0250/2024Motion for a resolution B9-0252/2024Adopted text TA9-0382/2024

  2. 24 April 2024

    Debated in plenary

    MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.

    Sitting of 24 Apr 2024

Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2024/2704(RSP)