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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2026/2565(RSP))

On the brutal repression against protesters in Iran

B-10-2026-0081

on behalf of the PPE Group · Rapporteur: Michael Gahler, Antonio LópezIstúriz White, Sebastião Bugalho, Andrzej Halicki, David McAllister, Loucas Fourlas, Isabel WiselerLima, Danuše Nerudová

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The European Parliament condemns Iran's brutal repression of protests and expresses solidarity with the Iranian people. It demands an end to violence, release of detainees, and accountability for perpetrators. It calls for designating the IRGC as a terrorist organization, lifting internet bans, and supporting democratic transition. It also calls for further sanctions and diplomatic measures against Iran.

Key points

  1. Condemns the Iranian regime's brutal repression of protests and reaffirms solidarity with the people of Iran.
  2. Demands an unconditional end to violence, halt of executions, and respect for freedoms of expression and assembly.
  3. Calls for immediate release of all imprisoned demonstrators and political prisoners.
  4. Deplores arbitrary and disproportionate force, demands accountability for perpetrators.
  5. Demands release of protesters, human rights defenders, journalists, and EU nationals; access for lawyers and observers.
  6. Calls for a free and democratic transition in Iran, stressing the regime's illegitimacy.
  7. Calls on the Council to designate the IRGC as a terrorist organization and apply asset freezes and travel bans.
  8. Calls for lifting internet bans and providing cybersecurity support and VPNs to civil society.
  9. Condemns repression of minorities and women, including hijab laws and morality police actions.
  10. Decries high number of executions, calls for abolition of death penalty.
  11. Supports Iranian opposition and calls for financial, material, and political support for democratic transition.
  12. Calls for further sanctions and diplomatic measures, including barring Iranian diplomats from Parliament premises.

Who is affected

  • Iranian authorities and regime: face demands to end violence, release detainees, and respect rights.
  • Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC): targeted for designation as terrorist organization.
  • Iranian protesters, political prisoners, and opposition: receive solidarity and calls for release.
  • EU member states: called to impose sanctions and restrict Iranian diplomatic staff.

Figures and deadlines

  • 1 500 people executed in 2025 alone.