Where the law stands, Dossier 2026/2612(RSP)
Systemic oppression, inhumane conditions and arbitrary detentions by the regime in Iran
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 12 February 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 12 February 2026
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
12 February 2026 · decision 3
Foreign affairs, Resolution
Systemic oppression, inhumane conditions and arbitrary detentions by the regime in Iran
Adopted 524 for · 3 against · 41 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:The text becomes Parliament's official position, expressing its stance on the situation in Iran.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:Adds condemnation of Iran's transnational repression and its election to a UN body, and expands support for Iranians seeking freedom. Broadens solidarity to explicitly support Iranians seeking freedom and an end to Islamist coercion.
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 12 Feb 2026
AI summary:The European Parliament resolution condemns the Iranian regime's systemic oppression, arbitrary detentions, torture, and killings, and expresses solidarity with the Iranian people.
Tabled for plenary· 11 Feb 2026
Tabled for plenary· 9 Feb 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0110/2026
AI summary:The resolution condemns the Iranian regime's crackdown on protesters since late December 2025, including arbitrary detentions, torture, and executions. It demands release of detainees, access for observers, an international investigation, and EU support for digital access.
Tabled for plenary· 9 Feb 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0119/2026
AI summary:The resolution condemns Iran's systematic repression, including lethal force, arbitrary arrests, torture, and inhumane detention conditions, and demands the release of all arbitrarily detained individuals.
Tabled for plenary· 9 Feb 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0122/2026
AI summary:The resolution strongly condemns the Iranian regime's systemic use of arbitrary detention, torture, extrajudicial killings, and the death penalty as tools of repression.
Tabled for plenary· 9 Feb 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0128/2026
AI summary:This resolution condemns the severe repression of peaceful protests in Iran, including lethal force, and calls for an end to impunity for human rights violations.
Tabled for plenary· 9 Feb 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0133/2026
AI summary:This resolution condemns the Iranian regime's brutal repression of protesters, including mass killings and arbitrary detentions, and calls for the release of all political prisoners and detained European dual nationals.
Tabled for plenary· 9 Feb 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0117/2026
AI summary:This resolution addresses systemic oppression, inhumane conditions, and arbitrary detentions by the regime in Iran, calling for action.
Tabled for plenary· 9 Feb 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0130/2026
AI summary:This resolution condemns the Iranian regime's systemic oppression, including killings, arbitrary detentions, torture, and inhumane prison conditions. It calls for an end to violence, release of detainees, abolition of the death penalty, and accountability.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 3 steps
12 February 2026
Plenary vote
Sitting of 12 Feb 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0110/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0117/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0119/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0122/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0128/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0130/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0133/2026Adopted text TA10-0046/2026
11 February 2026
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 11 Feb 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0110/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0117/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0119/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0122/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0128/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0130/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0133/2026
11 February 2026
6 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, 2026/2612(RSP)