Where the law stands, Dossier 2025/2860(RSP)
Detention of EU citizens in the occupied areas of Cyprus
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 11 September 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 11 September 2025
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
11 September 2025 · decision 3
Foreign affairs, Resolution
Detention of EU citizens in the occupied areas of Cyprus
Adopted 597 for · 0 against · 5 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:It calls for their immediate release and urges Turkish authorities to provide medical care and ensure an independent investigation.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:Adds a recital on the release on bail of three Greek Cypriot citizens, and moves the condemnation of Türkiye's occupation to a new paragraph.
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 11 Sept 2025
AI summary:Parliament condemns the unlawful detention of five Greek Cypriot EU citizens by the Turkish military occupying regime in Cyprus and calls for their immediate release.
Tabled for plenary· 10 Sept 2025
Tabled for plenary· 8 Sept 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0388/2025
AI summary:A resolution on the detention of EU citizens in occupied areas of Cyprus, calling for their immediate release and for Turkey to respect human rights and international law.
Tabled for plenary· 8 Sept 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0396/2025
AI summary:A resolution condemning the arrest and detention of five Greek Cypriot EU citizens by the Turkish occupation authorities in Cyprus, calling for their release and for accountability.
Tabled for plenary· 8 Sept 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0376/2025
AI summary:A resolution condemning the detention of five elderly Greek Cypriot citizens in the occupied areas of Cyprus and demanding their immediate release.
Tabled for plenary· 8 Sept 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0371/2025
AI summary:A resolution condemning the illegal arrest and continued detention of five Greek-Cypriot EU citizens in the occupied areas of Cyprus, demanding their immediate release.
Tabled for plenary· 8 Sept 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0389/2025
AI summary:A resolution strongly condemning the unlawful and politically motivated detention of five Greek Cypriot EU citizens by the Turkish military occupying regime in Cyprus, demanding their immediate release and urging action by the EU and Türkiye.
Tabled for plenary· 8 Sept 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0383/2025
AI summary:A resolution condemning the arrest and detention of five Cypriot nationals in the occupied areas of Cyprus since 19 July 2025, and calling for their immediate release.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 3 steps
11 September 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 11 Sept 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0371/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0376/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0383/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0388/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0389/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0396/2025Adopted text TA10-0192/2025
10 September 2025
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 10 Sept 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0371/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0376/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0383/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0388/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0389/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0396/2025
10 September 2025
9 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, 2025/2860(RSP)