Where the law stands, Dossier 2025/2752(RSP)
Media freedom in Georgia, particularly the case of Mzia Amaglobeli
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 June 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 19 June 2025
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
19 June 2025 · decision 3
Foreign affairs, Resolution
Media freedom in Georgia, particularly the case of Mzia Amaglobeli
Adopted 324 for · 25 against · 87 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The resolution calls for her immediate and unconditional release, dropping of all charges, and an impartial investigation into her detention and ill-treatment.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:Adds a new paragraph on NGO scrutiny, expressing concern about short deadlines for information requests and their potential to paralyse organisations.
Tabled for plenary → Tabled for plenary
AI summary:The resolution now includes new recitals detailing Amaglobeli's arrest, repressive laws, media suppression, and sanctions by Estonia and Lithuania. It adds operative paragraphs demanding her release, condemning the regime, calling for investigations, releasing political prisoners, repealing laws, EU support, and sanctions.
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 19 Jun 2025
AI summary:Parliament demands the immediate release of journalist Mzia Amaglobeli and the withdrawal of charges against her, denouncing her arrest as politically motivated.
Tabled for plenary· 18 Jun 2025
Tabled for plenary· 16 Jun 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0282/2025
AI summary:The resolution condemns the arrest and prosecution of Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobeli and calls for her release, as well as for the release of all political prisoners.
Tabled for plenary· 16 Jun 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0295/2025
AI summary:This resolution addresses media freedom in Georgia, focusing on the case of Mzia Amaglobeli. It urges Georgia's authorities to release her immediately and drop all charges, and to stop intimidation and violence against journalists.
Tabled for plenary· 16 Jun 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0290/2025
AI summary:The resolution condemns Georgia's democratic backsliding and the Georgian Dream regime's assault on democratic institutions, political opposition, independent media, civil society, and judicial independence.
Tabled for plenary· 16 Jun 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0288/2025
AI summary:This resolution concerns media freedom in Georgia, focusing on the case of journalist Mzia Amaglobeli. It affirms the October 2024 elections were free and fair, criticizes foreign involvement in opposition actions, and calls on the EU to change its approach toward Georgia.
Tabled for plenary· 16 Jun 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0283/2025
AI summary:A resolution on media freedom in Georgia, focusing on the case of journalist Mzia Amaglobeli, who faces charges of assaulting a police officer. It condemns her arrest and calls for her release.
Tabled for plenary· 16 Jun 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0289/2025
AI summary:This resolution on media freedom in Georgia, particularly the case of Mzia Amaglobeli, urges the Georgian authorities to release her and withdraw charges, end harassment of independent media, and repeal repressive legislation.
Tabled for plenary· 16 Jun 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0287/2025
AI summary:The resolution condemns Georgia's abuse of the justice system against journalist Mzia Amaglobeli and calls for her immediate release, an impartial investigation, and an end to political persecution.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 2 steps
19 June 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 19 Jun 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0282/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0283/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0287/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0288/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0289/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0290/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0295/2025Adopted text TA10-0132/2025
18 June 2025
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 18 Jun 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0282/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0283/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0287/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0288/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0289/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0290/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0295/2025
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2025/2752(RSP)