Running issue, EU initiative
AI summary:International efforts to defend religious freedom and protect religious communities from persecution.
First seen 10 Oct 2024 · latest 9 Jul 2026 · 10 decisions on 8 sitting days · 10 adopted, 0 rejected
Foreign affairs, Resolution, 9 Jul 2026
Motion for a resolution
Adopted 510 for · 1 against · 86 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:It calls on the Nigerian Government to investigate and prosecute those responsible and to reinforce counter-terrorism operations, including against Fulani militants.
Foreign affairs, Resolution, 9 Jul 2026
Motion for a resolution
Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.
AI summary:The text condemns these practices, calls on Pakistani authorities to protect Maria, investigate her case, and prosecute perpetrators, and welcomes the Punjab Child Marriage Restraint Act 2026.
Foreign affairs, Resolution, 12 Feb 2026
Motion for a resolution
Adopted 502 for · 2 against · 59 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:The text calls on Türkiye to halt deportation proceedings against Iranian journalist Kaveh Taheri and to stop using security codes against foreign nationals without transparent justification.
Foreign affairs, Resolution, 27 Nov 2025
Motion for a resolution
Adopted 549 for · 7 against · 31 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Iran's escalating repression of religious and ethnic minorities, including the Baha'is.
Foreign affairs, Resolution, 10 Jul 2025
Motion for a resolution
Adopted 625 for · 7 against · 10 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:Parliament adopted a resolution condemning all violent attacks in Syria, notably those targeting ethnic and religious groups, and expressing solidarity with victims.
Foreign affairs, Resolution, 8 May 2025
Motion for a resolution
Adopted 478 for · 30 against · 41 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:The resolution condemns Chinese policies in Tibet, including restrictions on religious expression and forced assimilation, and calls for targeted EU sanctions against Chinese officials.
Foreign affairs, Resolution, 3 Apr 2025
Motion for a resolution
Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.
AI summary:Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the terrorist attacks and targeted killings of Christians by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Foreign affairs, Resolution, 13 Feb 2025
Motion for a resolution
Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.
AI summary:Parliament adopted a resolution condemning systematic human rights violations by the Ortega-Murillo regime in Nicaragua, including persecution of the Catholic Church, and rejecting the 2025 constitutional reform as regressive.
Foreign affairs, Resolution, 13 Feb 2025
Motion for a resolution
Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.
AI summary:The resolution calls on Nigerian authorities to release Sharif-Aminu, ensure his proper treatment, and repeal blasphemy laws, including the death penalty.
Foreign affairs, Resolution, 10 Oct 2024
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.
How each group voted in the last 6 final A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published.. 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.
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