Where the law stands, Dossier 2025/2917(RSP)
Polarisation and increased repression in Serbia, one year after the Novi Sad tragedy
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 22 October 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 22 October 2025
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
22 October 2025 · decision 7
Foreign affairs, Resolution
Polarisation and increased repression in Serbia, one year after the Novi Sad tragedy
Adopted 457 for · 103 against · 72 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The text condemns violence against protesters, unlawful surveillance, and the conduct of certain security unit members, and calls on Serbian authorities to ensure transparency in projects involving foreign state-owned companies.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:Adds allegations of foreign interference and hate crimes linked to Serbia, and a reference to a strategic mining project. Adds a call for dialogue to reduce polarisation and expands condemnation of ethnic targeting to specific minority groups.
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 22 Oct 2025
AI summary:The European Parliament resolution commemorates the victims of the Novi Sad railway station canopy collapse and condemns the repression of protests in Serbia, calling for accountability, justice, and respect for fundamental rights.
Tabled for plenary· 21 Oct 2025
Tabled for plenary· 17 Oct 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0468/2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns repression and polarisation in Serbia one year after the Novi Sad railway station collapse, which killed 16 people. It calls for accountability, transparency in public procurement, and respect for fundamental rights and EU accession criteria.
Tabled for plenary· 17 Oct 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0465/2025
AI summary:This resolution addresses the political crisis in Serbia one year after the Novi Sad railway station tragedy, demanding accountability and condemning repression.
Tabled for plenary· 17 Oct 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0459/2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns state-sponsored violence and repression in Serbia following the Novi Sad tragedy, holding the Serbian leadership responsible for democratic backsliding and calling for investigations, media freedom, and free elections.
Tabled for plenary· 17 Oct 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0461/2025
AI summary:This resolution addresses the political situation in Serbia one year after the Novi Sad railway station tragedy, expressing concern about polarisation and repression, and calling for respect of democratic processes and EU restraint.
Tabled for plenary· 17 Oct 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0466/2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns the Serbian authorities' violent crackdown on protesters following the Novi Sad tragedy and calls for an independent investigation, release of detained protesters, and respect for fundamental rights.
Tabled for plenary· 17 Oct 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0467/2025
AI summary:This resolution addresses the polarisation and repression in Serbia one year after the Novi Sad tragedy. It expresses condolences, recalls that protests have been instrumentalised by left-wing groups, and supports Serbia's sovereignty against foreign interference.
Tabled for plenary· 17 Oct 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0462/2025
AI summary:This resolution addresses the political situation in Serbia one year after the Novi Sad railway station tragedy, expressing condolences, calling for accountability, and urging reforms.
Tabled for plenary· 17 Oct 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0463/2025
AI summary:This resolution condemns repression and violence against peaceful protesters in Serbia following the Novi Sad tragedy, urging an end to the crackdown, release of detainees, and prosecution of perpetrators.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 3 steps
22 October 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 22 Oct 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0459/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0461/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0462/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0463/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0465/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0466/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0467/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0468/2025Adopted text TA10-0248/2025
21 October 2025
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
21 October 2025
10 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, 2025/2917(RSP)