Where the law stands, Dossier 2024/2856(RSP)
The case of Bülent Mumay in Türkiye
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 10 October 2024. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 10 October 2024
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
10 October 2024 · decision 1
Foreign affairs, Resolution
The case of Bülent Mumay in Türkiye
Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.
AI summary:Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the prison sentence of journalist Bülent Mumay in Türkiye and the harassment of independent media and journalists.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:The resolution now calls for charges to be dropped against a broader group of people, including political opponents and human rights defenders.
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 10 Oct 2024
AI summary:Parliament condemns the prison sentence against Turkish journalist Bülent Mumay and calls on Turkish authorities to drop charges against him and other detained media workers, journalists, political opponents, human rights defenders, civil servants and academics.
Tabled for plenary· 9 Oct 2024
Tabled for plenary· 7 Oct 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0098/2024
AI summary:The resolution concerns the conviction of journalist Bülent Mumay in Türkiye. It deplores the upheld prison sentence and blocked news reports, calls for his release, and condemns judicial harassment of journalists.
Tabled for plenary· 7 Oct 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0099/2024
AI summary:The resolution condemns the imprisonment of journalist Bülent Mumay in Türkiye and calls for his release, along with all arbitrarily detained media workers.
Tabled for plenary· 7 Oct 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0100/2024
AI summary:This resolution concerns the case of journalist Bülent Mumay in Türkiye, who was sentenced to 20 months in prison for social media posts. It calls for the annulment of all charges against him and expresses concerns about press freedom in Türkiye.
Tabled for plenary· 7 Oct 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0095/2024
AI summary:This resolution condemns the prison sentence of journalist Bülent Mumay and judicial harassment of independent media in Türkiye, urging Turkish authorities to end repression and protect fundamental freedoms.
Tabled for plenary· 7 Oct 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0097/2024
AI summary:This resolution condemns the prison sentence of journalist Bülent Mumay in Türkiye as an infringement of press freedom and freedom of expression, and urges Turkish authorities to review his case and uphold human rights and the rule of law.
Tabled for plenary· 7 Oct 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0096/2024
AI summary:A resolution on the case of journalist Bülent Mumay in Türkiye, who was sentenced for reporting on alleged corruption. Parliament condemns the pressure on media and calls for his release and that of all political prisoners.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 2 steps
10 October 2024
Plenary vote
Sitting of 10 Oct 2024 Motion for a resolution B10-0095/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0096/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0097/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0098/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0099/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0100/2024Adopted text TA10-0018/2024
9 October 2024
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 9 Oct 2024 Motion for a resolution B10-0095/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0096/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0097/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0098/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0099/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0100/2024
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2024/2856(RSP)