Where the law stands, Dossier 2024/2805(RSP)
The case of José Daniel Ferrer García in Cuba
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 4
Foreign affairs, Resolution
The case of José Daniel Ferrier García in Cuba
Adopted 380 for · 182 against · 51 abstained by a clear majority
AI summary:The text condemns human rights violations by the Cuban regime and urges the immediate release of all politically detained persons.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
No change of substance: the two versions differ only in presentation — cover page, numbering or the parts a report carries that the adopted text does not.
Tabled for plenary → Tabled for plenary
AI summary:The resolution now includes more detailed condemnations of Cuba's human rights record and calls for the release of all political prisoners. It adds a demand for EU sanctions under the Magnitsky Act against those responsible for violations. It drops previous calls to cut EU funding and instead urges considering suspension of the EU-Cuba agreement.
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 19 Sept 2024
AI summary:Parliament's resolution on José Daniel Ferrer García in Cuba urges his release and that of all politically detained persons, condemns human rights violations, and calls for sanctions against Cuba.
Tabled for plenary· 18 Sept 2024
Tabled for plenary· 16 Sept 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0049/2024
AI summary:This resolution concerns the case of José Daniel Ferrer García in Cuba. It calls for his immediate release and condemns systematic human rights violations by the Cuban regime.
Tabled for plenary· 16 Sept 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0041/2024
AI summary:This resolution concerns the case of José Daniel Ferrer García in Cuba. It calls for his immediate and unconditional release, along with all political prisoners, and urges Cuba to respect human rights.
Tabled for plenary· 16 Sept 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0042/2024
AI summary:This resolution concerns the case of Cuban activist José Daniel Ferrer García and human rights in Cuba. It calls for his release, condemns repression, urges sanctions and suspension of EU agreements, and criticizes EU institutions.
Tabled for plenary· 16 Sept 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0044/2024
AI summary:A resolution on the case of José Daniel Ferrer García in Cuba condemns systematic human rights violations and repression against protesters, dissidents, and activists, and urges Cuba to release those arbitrarily detained, including Ferrer, and to ensure his health and family contact.
Tabled for plenary· 16 Sept 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0043/2024
AI summary:This resolution concerns José Daniel Ferrer García, a Cuban opposition leader detained since 2021. It calls for his release, medical care, and family access, and condemns human rights violations in Cuba.
Tabled for plenary· 13 Sept 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0022/2024
AI summary:This resolution condemns human rights violations by the Cuban regime and demands the release of José Daniel Ferrer and all political prisoners.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 2 steps
19 September 2024
Plenary vote
Sitting of 19 Sept 2024 Motion for a resolution B10-0022/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0041/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0042/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0043/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0044/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0049/2024Adopted text TA10-0010/2024
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 B10-0022/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0041/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0042/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0043/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0044/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0049/2024
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2024/2805(RSP)