Human rights abroad

Decisions about human rights violations, political prisoners, persecution or democratic backsliding in a country outside the EU.

96 decisions this term since 19 Sept 2024 · 96 adopted, 0 rejected · 80

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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, 17 Sept 2026

Political prisoners in Cuba, in particular the case of Félix Navarro and his daughter Saylí Navarro

Motion for a resolution

Adopted 374 for · 198 against · 19 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:Parliament also calls on Cuba to guarantee freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, undertake democratic, economic and institutional reforms, and cooperate with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 17 Sept 2026

Post-electoral repression in Zambia and the killing of Mutotwe Kafwaya

Motion for a resolution

Adopted 562 for · 1 against · 33 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:This resolution concerns post-electoral repression in Zambia and the killing of Mutotwe Kafwaya, following the general elections in which the Electoral Commission of Zambia declared President Hichilema the winner.

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 9 Jul 2026

The threat of war crimes, the escalating violations of international humanitarian law and the human rights situation in El-Obeid, Sudan

Motion for a resolution

Adopted 476 for · 28 against · 96 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the escalating violence in and around El-Obeid, Sudan, and warning of the risk of mass civilian harm and atrocity crimes.

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 9 Jul 2026

Ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria, notably the Kawel village massacre

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

The abduction, forced conversion and child marriage of Maria Shahbaz and the protection of girls in Pakistan

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, 8 Jul 2026

The impact of the 1974 Turkish invasion on Cypriot women and girls, and the crimes committed by Turkish forces and consequences on gender equality

Motion for a resolution

Adopted 575 for · 33 against · 43 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The text condemns the invasion and the gender-based violence committed by Turkish forces, and calls for recognition and support for the victims.

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 18 Jun 2026

Deteriorating situation of political prisoners in Belarus, in particular the case of Aliaksandra Pulinovich

Motion for a resolution

Adopted 504 for · 4 against · 55 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the continuing repression by the Belarusian regime and expressing solidarity with political prisoners, including Aliaksandra Pulinovich.

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 18 Jun 2026

Political prisoners in Nicaragua – the cases of Carlos Brenes, Salvadora del Socorro Martínez Aburto and Brooklyn Rivera

Motion for a resolution

Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.

AI summary:The text condemns the regime's repression and demands the immediate release of all political prisoners, annulment of convictions and information on their fate.

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 18 Jun 2026

Continued crackdown on civic space and fundamental freedoms in Burkina Faso

Motion for a resolution

Adopted 476 for · 11 against · 75 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the crackdown on civic space and fundamental freedoms in Burkina Faso, including intimidation and violence against opponents, journalists, and civil society.

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Where the groups stand

How each group voted in the last 60 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 60 final roll-call votes
Group	For	Against	Abstained	Divided	On the winning side
The Left	32	2	7	19	42
Greens	55	2	2	1	55
S&D	58	2	0	0	58
Renew	60	0	0	0	60
EPP	60	0	0	0	60
ECR	44	0	5	11	52
Patriots	33	7	6	14	36
ESN	14	16	23	7	19

Dossiers

The laws and files behind these decisions, most recent vote first.