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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2628(RSP))

On the execution spree in Iran and confirmation of the death sentences of activists Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani

B-10-2025-0220

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group · Rapporteur: Hannah Neumann, Mounir Satouri, Erik Marquardt, Catarina Vieira, Ville Niinistö, Nicolae Ştefănuță, Mélissa Camara, Maria Ohisalo

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This resolution condemns the surge in executions in Iran and calls for the revocation of death sentences for activists Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani, as well as for all political prisoners. It demands Iran halt executions, place a moratorium on the death penalty, and respect international law, while urging EU institutions and member states to support human rights and sanction perpetrators.

Key points

  1. Condemns the surge in executions by the Iranian regime, used to spread fear and punish dissent.
  2. Calls on Iran to revoke death sentences for Ehsani and Hassani and all political prisoners, annul convictions, release them, and review cases per international law.
  3. Demands Iranian authorities grant Ehsani and Hassani access to families, chosen lawyers, and medical assistance.
  4. Urges Iran to stop using the death penalty, halt executions, and retry those threatened with execution in due process, especially for charges that never warrant capital punishment under international law.
  5. Calls for an immediate moratorium on the death penalty, especially against human rights defenders, and respect for ICCPR obligations.
  6. Reiterates call for Iran to grant UN Special Rapporteur and Fact-Finding Mission full access; urges EU and member states to support the mission and mandate renewal.
  7. Supports HR/VP and member states in denouncing Iran's use of the death penalty and communicating that ending impunity is an EU priority.
  8. Calls on the Council to sanction perpetrators of serious human rights violations and to add the IRGC to the EU terrorist list.
  9. Urges member states to launch criminal investigations into Iranian officials under universal jurisdiction.
  10. Encourages the Commission to expand technical and financial assistance for Iranian civil society.
  11. Calls on member states to facilitate visas, asylum, and emergency grants for those fleeing Iran.

Who is affected

  • Iranian authorities and regime: face demands to halt executions, revoke sentences, and allow access.
  • EU institutions and member states: called to support human rights, sanction perpetrators, and assist civil society.
  • Political prisoners in Iran, including Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani: targeted for release and fair trials.

Figures and deadlines

  • At least 975 people executed in Iran in 2024, a 17% increase from 834 in 2023.
  • At least 95 people executed as of mid-March 2025.