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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2596(RSP))

On unlawful detention and sham trial of Armenian hostages, including high-ranking political representatives from Nagorno-Karabakh, by Azerbaijan

B-10-2025-0183

on behalf of the ECR Group · Rapporteur: Veronika Vrecionová, Ondřej Krutílek, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Aurelijus Veryga, Assita Kanko, Geadis Geadi

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This resolution condemns Azerbaijan's unlawful detention and sham trials of Armenian hostages, including Nagorno-Karabakh leaders, and calls for EU action to secure their release and fair treatment. It also condemns Azerbaijani incursions into Armenia, supports the safe return of displaced Armenians, and condemns Russian hybrid destabilization attempts.

Key points

  1. Calls on the European External Action Service and Commission to demand access for international observers to trials, establish a monitoring mission, and link EU-Azerbaijan cooperation to human rights improvements.
  2. Reiterates condemnation of Azerbaijani military incursions into Armenia and calls on Baku to guarantee safe return and cultural rights for Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians.
  3. Welcomes Armenia's efforts to shelter displaced Armenians.
  4. Strongly condemns Russia's hybrid attempts to destabilize Armenia and the region, and expresses concern over disinformation targeting the EU Mission in Armenia.
  5. Reiterates EU commitment to peace, stability, and prosperity in the Caucasus, and support for sovereignty and territorial integrity of Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Who is affected

  • Azerbaijan: faces demands to allow international observers, ensure fair trials, and improve human rights or risk reduced EU cooperation.
  • Armenian prisoners and Karabakh leaders: subject to trials that the EU seeks to monitor and make fair.
  • Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians: their safe return and cultural rights are called for.
  • EU Mission in Armenia: targeted by Russian disinformation, which the resolution condemns.

Figures and deadlines

  • 29 Armenian prisoners of war released by Azerbaijan, acknowledged by Armenia's Foreign Ministry.