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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2026/2573(RSP))

On Conviction and imminent sentencing of Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong

B-10-2026-0068

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group · Rapporteur: Markéta Gregorová, Erik Marquardt, Maria Ohisalo, Mounir Satouri, Benedetta Scuderi

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This resolution condemns the conviction and imminent sentencing of Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong, calling for his release and for the repeal of the National Security Law. It urges the Council to adopt sanctions, the Commission to work on suspending Hong Kong's WTO status, and Member States to offer humanitarian protection and suspend extradition treaties.

Key points

  1. Strongly condemns the conviction and imminent sentencing of Jimmy Lai, considering all charges politically motivated and breaches of international human rights standards.
  2. Calls for the immediate and unconditional release of Jimmy Lai and all others detained for exercising fundamental rights.
  3. Expresses grave concern about Lai's health and detention conditions, calling for independent medical access and full respect for his legal rights.
  4. Urges Hong Kong and Chinese authorities to repeal the National Security Law and restore freedom of expression, press freedom, judicial independence, and rule of law.
  5. Considers possible life imprisonment unacceptable, with severe consequences for EU-China relations and a critical moment for international response.
  6. Urges the Council to immediately adopt sanctions under the EU Human Rights Sanctions Regime against responsible Hong Kong and Chinese officials.
  7. Calls on the Commission to start working on the suspension of Hong Kong's status under the WTO.
  8. Urges Member States to offer humanitarian protection to Hong Kong journalists, human rights defenders, and activists, and to suspend extradition treaties with Hong Kong and China.

Who is affected

  • Hong Kong and Chinese authorities: urged to repeal the National Security Law and restore rights.
  • Hong Kong journalists, human rights defenders, and activists: to receive humanitarian protection from Member States.
  • Responsible Hong Kong and Chinese officials: subject to sanctions under the EU Human Rights Sanctions Regime.