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Running issue, Country situation

Hong Kong

AI summary:The situation in Hong Kong, including its autonomy, civil liberties and the application of national security legislation.

First seen 28 Nov 2024 · latest 17 Sept 2026 · 3 decisions on 3 sitting days · 3 adopted, 0 rejected

Decisions, newest first

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 17 Sept 2026

Deteriorating situation of media freedom and freedom of expression in Hong Kong following the recent arrest of bookseller Leticia Wong and the convictions of Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung

Motion for a resolution

Adopted 459 for · 12 against · 86 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:Parliament adopted the text as its official position, condemning the eradication of media freedom and freedom of expression in Hong Kong and the use of the 2020 National Security Law against journalism, publishing and peaceful political advocacy.

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 22 Jan 2026

Conviction and imminent sentencing of Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong

Motion for a resolution

Adopted 503 for · 9 against · 100 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the conviction of Jimmy Lai, a British citizen and media entrepreneur in Hong Kong, and calling for his immediate release.

Where the groups stand

How each group voted in the last 3 final . For / Against / Abstained: at least two thirds of the group voted that way. Divided: no position had two thirds of the group’s votes. On the winning side: how many of those votes ended the way most of the group voted. Groups as they are now.

Group positions over the last 3 final roll-call votes
GroupForAgainstAbstainedDividedOn the winning side
The Left00120
Greens30003
S&D30003
Renew30003
EPP30003
ECR30003
Patriots00030
ESN00300

Dossiers

The files behind these decisions, most recent vote first.