On the Conviction and Imminent Sentencing of Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong
B-10-2026-0084
on behalf of the Renew Group · Rapporteur: Engin Eroglu, Petras Auštrevičius, Dan Barna, Helmut Brandstätter, Benoit Cassart, Olivier Chastel, Bernard Guetta, Ľubica Karvašová, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Nathalie Loiseau, JanChristoph Oetjen, Urmas Paet, MarieAgnes StrackZimmermann, Anna Stürgkh, Hilde Vautmans, Lucia Yar, Svenja Hahn
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This resolution condemns the conviction of Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong and urges his immediate release, alongside all others detained for exercising freedoms. It calls for repealing the National Security Law and Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, suspending extradition treaties, and imposing EU sanctions on officials.¶¶¶
Key points
- Condemns in the strongest terms the conviction of Jimmy Lai and expresses grave concern over his imminent sentencing.¶
- Urges Hong Kong authorities to immediately and unconditionally release Jimmy Lai and all others detained for exercising freedoms, drop all charges, and guarantee fundamental rights.¶
- Reiterates condemnation of the National Security Law and Safeguarding National Security Ordinance and urges China and Hong Kong to repeal them.¶
- Condemns transnational repression by Chinese and Hong Kong authorities against journalists, activists, and diaspora groups, including in the EU.¶
- Calls on member states to suspend extradition treaties with China and Hong Kong and to protect individuals at risk of political persecution.
- Urges the Council to review its 2020 Conclusions on Hong Kong and adopt sanctions under the EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime against Chief Executive John Lee and all responsible officials.¶