Where the law stands, Dossier 2025/2628(RSP)
Execution spree in Iran and the confirmation of the death sentences of activists Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani
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 3 April 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 3 April 2025
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
3 April 2025 · decision 6
Foreign affairs, Resolution
Execution spree in Iran and the confirmation of the death sentences of activists Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani
Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.
AI summary:It calls on Iran to revoke the death sentences, annul convictions, release political prisoners, and review cases under international human rights law.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:Adds new recitals on suppression after Amini's death and on assassinations abroad, and adds a call for international response to assassination attempts. The other changes are formal: punctuation in recital letters.
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 3 Apr 2025
AI summary:The resolution condemns Iran's execution spree and the upholding of death sentences against activists Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani, urging a moratorium on the death penalty and the release of political prisoners and EU nationals.
Tabled for plenary· 2 Apr 2025
Tabled for plenary· 31 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0228/2025
AI summary:The resolution condemns Iran's execution spree and the upheld death sentences of activists Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani, urging an immediate moratorium and abolition of the death penalty.
Tabled for plenary· 31 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0222/2025
AI summary:This resolution expresses deep concern over the deteriorating human rights situation in Iran, particularly the death sentences of Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani, and calls for their review and the release of EU nationals and other detainees.
Tabled for plenary· 31 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0225/2025
AI summary:A resolution condemning the execution spree in Iran and the confirmation of death sentences for activists Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani, and calling for urgent action.
Tabled for plenary· 31 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0224/2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns Iran's intensified use of the death penalty as political repression, citing over 950 executions in 2024 and specific cases like Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani.
Tabled for plenary· 31 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0220/2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns the surge in executions in Iran and calls for the revocation of death sentences for activists Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani, as well as for all political prisoners.
Tabled for plenary· 31 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0226/2025
AI summary:The resolution condemns the execution spree in Iran and the death sentences of activists Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani, urging Iranian authorities to revoke them and release detainees.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 3 steps
3 April 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 3 Apr 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0220/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0222/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0224/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0225/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0226/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0228/2025Adopted text TA10-0062/2025
2 April 2025
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 2 Apr 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0220/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0222/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0224/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0225/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0226/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0228/2025
2 April 2025
5 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, 2025/2628(RSP)