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Parliament adopts resolution on democratic backsliding and threats to political pluralism in Georgia

One budget decision and five resolutions over four days.

AI:The session in brief

Parliament approved EU Solidarity Fund aid for five countries hit by 2023 natural disasters, and adopted resolutions on Moldova, Georgia, Türkiye, China, and Iraq.1: Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund: assistance to Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Greece and France further to natural disasters that occurred in 20232: Strengthening Moldova’s resilience against Russian interference ahead of the upcoming presidential elections and a constitutional referendum on EU integration3: The democratic backsliding and threats to political pluralism in Georgia4: The case of Bülent Mumay in Türkiye5: The cases of unjustly imprisoned Uyghurs in China, notably Ilham Tohti and Gulshan Abbas6: Iraq, notably the situation of women’s rights and the recent proposal to amend the Personal Status Law The week also saw two requests to change Tuesday's agenda rejected.7: Tuesday’s agenda – Request by the PfE Group8: Tuesday’s agenda – Request by The Left Group

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Foreign affairs, Resolution

The democratic backsliding and threats to political pluralism in Georgia

Motion for a resolution

Adopted 495 for · 73 against · 86 abstained by a large majority

For: Greens, S&D, Renew, EPP, ECR; Against: ESN; Divided: The Left, Patriots

AI summary:The resolution rejects the 'family values' law as an attack on the LGBTQ+ community and civil liberties, and notes risks from the foreign influence law for NGOs and media.

  1. Foreign affairs, Resolution

    Top story 2:Strengthening Moldova’s resilience against Russian interference ahead of the upcoming presidential elections and a constitutional referendum on EU integration

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 508 for · 53 against · 104 abstained by a large majority

    AI summary:The text condemns Russian hybrid aggression, demands Russia respect Moldova's sovereignty, and calls for sanctions on those involved in foreign interference.

  2. EU budget & funds, Budget decision

    Top story 3:Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund: assistance to Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Greece and France further to natural disasters that occurred in 2023

    Report by Georgios Aftias

    Passed 632 for · 7 against · 3 abstained by an overwhelming majority

    AI summary:The decision releases financial aid for recovery from floods and a cyclone, as proposed by the Commission.

  3. Foreign affairs, Resolution

    Top story 4:The case of Bülent Mumay in Türkiye

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.

    AI summary:Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the prison sentence of journalist Bülent Mumay in Türkiye and the harassment of independent media and journalists.

  4. Foreign affairs, Resolution

    Top story 5:The cases of unjustly imprisoned Uyghurs in China, notably Ilham Tohti and Gulshan Abbas

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 540 for · 23 against · 47 abstained by an overwhelming majority

    AI summary:The text calls for their immediate and unconditional release, as well as that of other arbitrarily detained human rights defenders, lawyers, and intellectuals.

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Thursday 10 October

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