Where the law stands, Dossier 2025/2596(RSP)
The case of unlawful detention and sham trial of Armenian hostages, including high-ranking political representatives from Nagorno-Karabakh, by Azerbaijan
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 13 March 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 13 March 2025
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
13 March 2025 · decision 4
Foreign affairs, Resolution
Unlawful detention and sham trials of Armenian hostages, including high-ranking political representatives from Nagorno-Karabakh, by Azerbaijan
Adopted 523 for · 3 against · 84 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Azerbaijan's 2023 attack on Nagorno-Karabakh and the detention of Armenian leaders, whom it considers political prisoners.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:The only change removes a claim about the hostages' health conditions, specifically the hunger strike and deterioration.
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 13 Mar 2025
AI summary:The European Parliament condemns Azerbaijan's detention of 23 Armenian hostages and demands their immediate release, denouncing sham trials and rights violations.
Tabled for plenary· 12 Mar 2025
Tabled for plenary· 10 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0180/2025
AI summary:A resolution on Azerbaijan's detention and trials of Armenian hostages, including former Nagorno-Karabakh leaders. It calls for their release on humanitarian grounds, continued peace talks, and protection of cultural heritage.
Tabled for plenary· 10 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0181/2025
AI summary:The resolution condemns Azerbaijan's sham trials of 23 Armenian hostages, including former Nagorno-Karabakh leaders, and calls for their immediate release and fair treatment.
Tabled for plenary· 10 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0183/2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns Azerbaijan's unlawful detention and sham trials of Armenian hostages, including Nagorno-Karabakh leaders, and calls for EU action to secure their release and fair treatment.
Tabled for plenary· 10 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0178/2025
AI summary:The resolution condemns Azerbaijan's unlawful detention and sham trials of Armenian prisoners, including Nagorno-Karabakh leaders, and calls for their release and fair treatment.
Tabled for plenary· 10 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0182/2025
AI summary:The resolution condemns Azerbaijan's detention and sham trials of Armenian hostages, including former Nagorno-Karabakh officials, and demands their immediate release.
Tabled for plenary· 10 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0177/2025
AI summary:A resolution on unlawful detention and sham trials of Armenian hostages, including high-ranking political representatives from Nagorno-Karabakh, by Azerbaijan. It urges Azerbaijan to release all arbitrarily detained Armenians, respect fair trial rights, and calls on the EU to suspend energy trade relations and impose sanctions.
Tabled for plenary· 10 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0179/2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns Azerbaijan's 2023 attack on Nagorno-Karabakh and the detention of Armenian leaders, calling for fair trials and an end to EU funding to Azerbaijan.
Tabled for plenary· 10 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0184/2025
AI summary:This resolution denounces Azerbaijan's unjust detention, inhumane treatment, and unfair trials of Armenian prisoners, including high-ranking political representatives from Nagorno-Karabakh, and demands their immediate and unconditional release.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 3 steps
13 March 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 13 Mar 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0177/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0178/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0179/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0180/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0181/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0182/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0183/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0184/2025Adopted text TA10-0038/2025
12 March 2025
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 12 Mar 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0177/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0178/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0179/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0180/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0181/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0182/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0183/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0184/2025
12 March 2025
3 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2025/2596(RSP)