MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2511(RSP))
On the systematic repression of human rights in Iran, notably the cases of Pakhshan Azizi and Wrisha Moradi, and the taking of EU citizens as hostages
B-10-2025-0082
on behalf of the Renew Group
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This resolution condemns Iran's systematic repression of human rights, including executions, detention of EU citizens, and hostage diplomacy. It urges annulment of death sentences, release of prisoners, and EU action.¶¶¶
Key points
- Urges annulment of all death sentences against human rights defenders and an immediate moratorium on capital punishment in Iran.¶
- Demands immediate and unconditional release of all human rights defenders and political prisoners, including named individuals and at least 54 others on death row.¶
- Calls for increased EU and member state support for Iranian human rights defenders and solidarity with 'Woman, Life, Freedom' and 'No to Execution Tuesdays'.¶
- Condemns Iran's hostage diplomacy; urges EU strategy with a task force to assist detainees' families, discourage non-essential travel, and demands release of all EU nationals.¶
- Condemns suppression of human rights movements and persecution of minorities including Kurds, Baluchis, Christians, and Baha'is.¶
- Calls on Council to designate Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist organisation and expand sanctions to named Iranian officials.¶
- Calls on Commission and member states to increase technical and capacity support to Iranian civil society.¶