Implementation of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement

19.11.2025 A10-0226/1

Amendment 1

Thierry Mariani, Sebastian Kruis, Pierre Pimpie, Christophe Bay, Hermann Tertsch, Anna Bryłka, Isabella Tovaglieri, Roberto Vannacci, Enikő Győri, Nikola Bartůšek, António Tânger Corrêa

on behalf of the PfE Group

Report A10-0226/2025

Thijs Reuten, Nina Carberry

Implementation of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement

(2024/2108(INI))

Motion for a resolution

Recital J a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	Ja. whereas the UK has had a determining role in defining the principles of freedom of speech and resistance to censorship that underpin modern democracies; whereas recent developments suggest a worrying departure from its long tradition of safeguarding open debate; whereas the arrest and imprisonment of ordinary citizens for online comments criticising government migration and security policies raises serious concerns about the proportionality of state action;

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19.11.2025 A10-0226/2

Amendment 2

Thierry Mariani, Sebastian Kruis, Pierre Pimpie, Christophe Bay, Hermann Tertsch, Anna Bryłka, Isabella Tovaglieri, Roberto Vannacci, Enikő Győri, Nikola Bartůšek, António Tânger Corrêa

on behalf of the PfE Group

Report A10-0226/2025

Thijs Reuten, Nina Carberry

Implementation of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement

(2024/2108(INI))

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 125 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	125a. Expresses deep concern at the growing pattern of restrictions on freedom of expression and freedom of assembly in the UK, including instances of criminalising lawful political speech and the disproportionate policing of online and offline expression; calls on the UK authorities to ensure that any legislation or regulatory framework affecting free speech, including in the digital sphere, remains strictly necessary, proportionate and compatible with democratic pluralism, and does not impede discussion on matters of legitimate public interest, such as public safety, crime, migration or the protection of minors;

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