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Resolution on a topical subject First reading

The ongoing persecution of Falun Gong in China, notably the case of Mr Ding Yuande

A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.

Where it stands: Parliament adopted the text on 18 January 2024. This is its final position on the matter.

  1. ✓ Tabled for plenary
  2. ✓ Plenary vote Adopted 18 January 2024
  3. ✓ Parliament’s position Final
How a file moves through Parliament

A file is referred to one lead committee (others may give an opinion). Its rapporteur writes a draft report, committee members table amendments, and the committee votes to adopt the report. The report is then tabled for all MEPs; political groups can table further amendments, which are voted on before the final vote in plenary. The adopted resolution is Parliament’s final position; it is not itself law.

The text, version by version

Adopted by Parliament · latest Adopted text TA9-0037/2024 18 January 2024 ✦ Parliament's resolution condemns the persecution of Falun Gong in China and the case of Mr Ding Yuande, sentenced to three years in prison and a CNY 15 000 fine.⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Joint motion RC-B9-0067/2024 17 January 2024 ⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B9-0074/2024 15 January 2024 ✦ Parliament's resolution condemns the persecution of Falun Gong in China and calls for the release of detained supporters, including Ma Zhenyu, and for information on missing supporters.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B9-0067/2024 15 January 2024 ✦ A motion for a resolution on the persecution of Falun Gong in China, notably the case of Mr Ding Yuande. It calls for his release and that of other practitioners arrested in May 2023, and for an end to repression of religious and ethnic minorities.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B9-0079/2024 15 January 2024 ✦ Parliament's resolution condemns China's persecution of Falun Gong practitioners and calls for the release of Ding Yuande, sentenced to three years in prison and fined 15,000 yuan.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B9-0070/2024 15 January 2024 ✦ A motion for a resolution on the persecution of Falun Gong in China, focusing on the case of Mr Ding Yuande. It condemns the persecution of religious minorities, calls for the release of detained practitioners, and urges EU action including monitoring, sanctions and dialogue.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B9-0082/2024 15 January 2024 ✦ This is a motion for a resolution on the persecution of Falun Gong in China, focusing on the case of Mr Ding Yuande. Parliament urges China to end the persecution and release Mr Ding and other practitioners, and calls on the EU to investigate and sanction those responsible.

Newest version first. Open a version to read it in full. “What changed” shows the differences paragraph by paragraph; ✦ lines are AI-written from the texts themselves.

Timeline

  1. Plenary stage
  2. Adopted Adopted
    How the vote unfolded · 7 ballots

    adopted rejected lapsed square = amendment circle = part of the text decisive vote Solid = roll call (click for every MEP’s vote); faded = no individual positions

    Show all 7 ballots in voting order
    1. Vote on text inserted after paragraph 5
    electronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded
    Rejected
    2. Final vote — text as a whole Motion for a resolution (as a whole)
    — no individual positions recorded
    Adopted
    3. Alternative motion for a resolution B9-0067/2024
    — no individual positions recorded
    4. Alternative motion for a resolution B9-0070/2024
    — no individual positions recorded
    5. Alternative motion for a resolution B9-0074/2024
    — no individual positions recorded
    6. Alternative motion for a resolution B9-0079/2024
    — no individual positions recorded
    7. Alternative motion for a resolution B9-0082/2024
    — no individual positions recorded