Where the law stands, Dossier 2024/2890(RSP)
Situation in Azerbaijan, violation of human rights and international law and relations with Armenia
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 24 October 2024. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 24 October 2024
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
24 October 2024 · decision 1
Foreign affairs, Resolution
Situation in Azerbaijan, violation of human rights and international law and relations with Armenia
Adopted 453 for · 31 against · 89 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The text condemns human rights abuses, including repression of activists and journalists, and calls for accountability.
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.
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 24 Oct 2024
AI summary:Parliament's resolution condemns Azerbaijan's repression of activists, journalists and opposition, and its violations of international law, including against Armenia. It urges release of political prisoners, respect for human rights, and a peace agreement with Armenia.
Tabled for plenary· 23 Oct 2024
Tabled for plenary· 21 Oct 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0129/2024
AI summary:This resolution addresses the situation in Azerbaijan, human rights violations, and relations with Armenia. It calls for peace, release of prisoners, and respect for international law.
Tabled for plenary· 21 Oct 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0131/2024
AI summary:This resolution addresses the situation in Azerbaijan, human rights violations, and relations with Armenia. It notes Azerbaijan's refusal to sign a peace treaty, condemns destruction of cultural heritage, and calls for continued peace talks and international monitoring.
Tabled for plenary· 21 Oct 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0139/2024
AI summary:Parliament condemns Azerbaijan's repression of activists, journalists and opposition figures, both at home and abroad, and urges the release of all political prisoners.
Tabled for plenary· 21 Oct 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0136/2024
AI summary:This resolution addresses human rights violations in Azerbaijan, the conflict with Armenia, and Azerbaijan's role as COP29 host. It calls for the release of political prisoners, sanctions on officials, and support for Armenia.
Tabled for plenary· 21 Oct 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0141/2024
AI summary:Parliament's resolution on Azerbaijan condemns human rights violations, the 2023 offensive on Nagorno-Karabakh, and calls for sanctions, troop withdrawal, and support for Armenia's sovereignty and EU integration.
Tabled for plenary· 21 Oct 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0133/2024
AI summary:This resolution condemns Azerbaijan's human rights violations, including repression of civil society, journalists, and activists, and calls for their release and for an end to repression.
Tabled for plenary· 21 Oct 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0142/2024
AI summary:The resolution expresses concern about human rights in Azerbaijan, urges the release of political prisoners, and calls for investigations into missing Armenian personnel and protection of cultural heritage.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 2 steps
24 October 2024
Plenary vote
Sitting of 24 Oct 2024 Motion for a resolution B10-0129/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0131/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0133/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0136/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0139/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0141/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0142/2024Adopted text TA10-0029/2024
22 October 2024
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2024/2890(RSP)