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New wave of mass arrests in Belarus of opposition activists and their family members
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 8 February 2024. This is its final position on the matter.
- ✓ Tabled for plenary
- ✓ Plenary vote Adopted 8 February 2024
- ✓ Parliament’s position Final
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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 TA9-0070/2024 8 February 2024 ✦ Parliament's resolution condemns the January 2024 mass arrests in Belarus of over 200 family members of political prisoners and others on 'extremism'-related charges.⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Joint motion RC-B9-0110/2024 7 February 2024 ⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B9-0129/2024 5 February 2024 ✦ A motion for a resolution on the new wave of mass arrests in Belarus of opposition activists and their family. Parliament urges the Belarusian authorities to release arrested women and family members of political prisoners, end repression and free more than 1.500 political prisoners.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B9-0126/2024 5 February 2024 ✦ Parliament's resolution condemns the new wave of mass arrests in Belarus targeting opposition activists and their family members, and urges the de facto authorities to stop all repression.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B9-0103/2024 5 February 2024 ✦ A motion for a resolution on the new wave of mass arrests in Belarus of opposition activists and their family members. It condemns the repression, calls for the release of all political prisoners and urges the Belarusian authorities to respect human rights and international standards.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B9-0116/2024 5 February 2024 ✦ Parliament's motion for a resolution condemns the January 2024 wave of arrests in Belarus, including at least 200 new arrests and at least 160 detained female family members.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B9-0115/2024 5 February 2024 ✦ Parliament's resolution condemns the new wave of mass arrests in Belarus of opposition activists and their family members, including Maryna Adamovich and over 200 others.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B9-0110/2024 5 February 2024 ✦ This is a motion for a resolution on the new wave of mass arrests in Belarus of opposition activists and their family members. Parliament condemns the arrests, demands the release of all political prisoners, and calls for easier visas and residence permits for Belarusians fleeing political repression.
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Timeline
- Plenary stage
- 8 February 2024 Plenary voteAdopted Adopted by an overwhelming majorityFor 459 Against 14 Abstained 33
Final vote — text as a whole at 12:03 · 91% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →
Show all 8 ballots in voting order
1. Separate vote on paragraph 6RejectedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recordedAdopted3. Alternative motion for a resolution B9-0103/2024Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded4. Alternative motion for a resolution B9-0110/2024Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded5. Alternative motion for a resolution B9-0115/2024Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded6. Alternative motion for a resolution B9-0116/2024Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded7. Alternative motion for a resolution B9-0126/2024Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded8. Alternative motion for a resolution B9-0129/2024Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded - 7 February 2024 Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.