Where the law stands, Dossier 2024/2994(RSP)
Continued repression of civil society and independent media in Azerbaijan and the cases of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, Anar Mammadli, Kamran Mammadli, Rufat Safarov and Meydan TV
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 December 2024. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 19 December 2024
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
19 December 2024 · decision 4
Foreign affairs, Resolution
Continued repression of civil society and independent media in Azerbaijan and the cases of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, Anar Mammadli, Kamran Mammadli, Rufat Safarov and Meydan TV
Adopted 434 for · 30 against · 89 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The text demands an immediate end to the crackdown on dissident groups and the release of those detained on politically motivated charges.
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· 19 Dec 2024
AI summary:Parliament condemns Azerbaijan's human rights violations and politically motivated prosecutions, urging the release of all political prisoners and an end to the crackdown on dissidents, independent media, and civil society.
Tabled for plenary· 18 Dec 2024
Tabled for plenary· 16 Dec 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0236/2024
AI summary:The resolution expresses concern about human rights in Azerbaijan and urges it to stop using criminal prosecution against critics and civil society.
Tabled for plenary· 16 Dec 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0226/2024
AI summary:The resolution strongly condemns Azerbaijan's repression of civil society, independent media, and political opposition, and urges the release of all arbitrarily detained persons and the dropping of politically motivated charges.
Tabled for plenary· 16 Dec 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0218/2024
AI summary:This resolution condemns the repression of civil society and independent media in Azerbaijan, particularly after COP29 in Baku, and calls for the release of detained individuals.
Tabled for plenary· 16 Dec 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0234/2024
AI summary:This resolution expresses deep concern over human rights in Azerbaijan and demands an end to the crackdown on dissidents, the release of named activists and journalists, and EU sanctions against officials responsible for abuses.
Tabled for plenary· 16 Dec 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0221/2024
AI summary:This resolution condemns Azerbaijan's repression of civil society, human rights defenders, and independent media, citing specific arrests and detentions. It urges the immediate release of all political prisoners and calls for targeted sanctions against Azerbaijani officials.
Tabled for plenary· 16 Dec 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0223/2024
AI summary:This resolution addresses the repression of civil society and independent media in Azerbaijan, specifically the cases of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, Anar Mammadli, Kamran Mammadli, Rufat Safarov and Meydan TV. It encourages Azerbaijan to provide medical care to prisoners and release detained ethnic Armenians.
Tabled for plenary· 16 Dec 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0231/2024
AI summary:This resolution condemns Azerbaijan's repression of civil society and independent media, citing cases of detained activists and journalists, and calls for their release and for EU action.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 2 steps
19 December 2024
Plenary vote
Sitting of 19 Dec 2024 Motion for a resolution B10-0218/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0221/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0223/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0226/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0231/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0234/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0236/2024Adopted text TA10-0074/2024
18 December 2024
1 amendment tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2024/2994(RSP)