Where the law stands, Dossier 2024/2804(RSP)
The severe situation of political prisoners in Belarus
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 19 September 2024. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 19 September 2024
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
19 September 2024 · decision 3
Foreign affairs, Resolution
The severe situation of political prisoners in Belarus
Adopted 549 for · 21 against · 37 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:Parliament adopted a resolution on the severe situation of political prisoners in Belarus, condemning systematic repression since the 2020 presidential election.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:The versions differ only in formal points: paragraph numbering is corrected with periods.
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 19 Sept 2024
AI summary:The resolution demands the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners and arbitrarily detained persons in Belarus, and expresses concern about their conditions.
Tabled for plenary· 18 Sept 2024
Tabled for plenary· 16 Sept 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0026/2024
AI summary:This resolution condemns the crackdown on political opponents, trade unionists, journalists and NGOs in Belarus, and calls for the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners.
Tabled for plenary· 16 Sept 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0052/2024
AI summary:This resolution addresses the severe situation of political prisoners in Belarus, calling for their immediate release and compensation, accountability for the regime, stronger sanctions, and support for victims and democratic forces.
Tabled for plenary· 16 Sept 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0051/2024
AI summary:This resolution addresses the severe situation of political prisoners in Belarus, condemning their inhumane treatment and demanding their immediate release.
Tabled for plenary· 16 Sept 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0054/2024
AI summary:This resolution condemns the repression in Belarus since the 2020 election and urges the release of all political prisoners.
Tabled for plenary· 16 Sept 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0055/2024
AI summary:The resolution demands the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners in Belarus, including named individuals, and insists on proper medical care, legal counsel, and family access.
Tabled for plenary· 16 Sept 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0053/2024
AI summary:Parliament condemns the Lukashenka regime for persecuting political opponents and calls for the immediate unconditional release of all political prisoners in Belarus.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 2 steps
19 September 2024
Plenary vote
Sitting of 19 Sept 2024 Motion for a resolution B10-0026/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0051/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0052/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0053/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0054/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0055/2024Adopted text TA10-0009/2024
18 September 2024
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 18 Sept 2024 Motion for a resolution B10-0026/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0051/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0052/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0053/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0054/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0055/2024
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2024/2804(RSP)