2024/2858(RSP) Resolution on a topical subject First reading
Iraq, notably the situation of women’s rights and the recent proposal to amend the Personal Status Law
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 10 October 2024. This is its final position on the matter.
- ✓ Tabled for plenary
- ✓ Plenary vote Adopted 10 October 2024
- ✓ 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 TA10-0020/2024 10 October 2024 ⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Joint motion RC-B10-0089/2024 9 October 2024 ⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0092/2024 7 October 2024 ✦ This resolution expresses concern about proposed amendments to Iraq's Personal Status Law 188 of 1959, which would reduce women's and children's rights in marriage, divorce, and custody. It urges Iraqi authorities to withdraw the amendments and undertake reforms including banning child marriage, criminalizing marital rape, and ensuring equality.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0089/2024 7 October 2024 ✦ Parliament rejects proposed amendments to Iraq's Personal Status Law that would lower the minimum marriage age, and calls on Iraq to uphold women's rights and international obligations.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0094/2024 7 October 2024 ← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0093/2024 7 October 2024 ✦ This resolution calls on the Iraqi Parliament to reject proposed amendments to the Personal Status Law, which could legalize child marriage and unregistered marriages. It also calls on the EU and its Member States to condemn and express concerns about the changes, and supports women's and children's rights campaigners.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0091/2024 7 October 2024 ✦ The resolution concerns Iraq, focusing on women's rights and a proposed amendment to the Personal Status Law. It urges the EU to deplore the bill, intensify dialogue, and condition grants, while calling for reinforced cooperation on justice and security.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0090/2024 7 October 2024 ✦ This resolution addresses women's rights in Iraq and a proposal to amend the Personal Status Law. It expresses concern about deteriorating conditions, including child marriage and domestic violence, and calls for stricter conditions on EU development aid to Iraq.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0088/2024 7 October 2024 ✦ This resolution on Iraq addresses women's rights and the proposed amendment to the Personal Status Law. It calls on Iraqi authorities to reconsider the amendments, protect rights, and promote equality.
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
- Plenary stage
- 10 October 2024 Plenary voteSitting of 10 October 2024 📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0088/2024📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0089/2024📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0090/2024📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0091/2024📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0092/2024📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0093/2024📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0094/2024📄 Adopted text TA10-0020/2024Adopted AdoptedHow the vote unfolded · 14 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 14 ballots in voting order
1. Separate vote: after paragraph 1 After § 1Adoptedshow of hands — no individual positions recorded2. Separate vote: paragraph 2 § 2Adoptedshow of hands — no individual positions recorded3. Separate vote: paragraph 2 § 2Adoptedshow of hands — no individual positions recorded4. Separate vote: after paragraph 2 After § 2Adoptedelectronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded5. Separate vote: after paragraph 3 After § 3Rejectedshow of hands — no individual positions recorded6. Separate vote: recital A Recital AAdoptedelectronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded7. Final vote — text as a whole Motion for a resolution (as a whole)Adoptedshow of hands — no individual positions recorded8. Alternative motion B10-0088/2024 B10-0088/2024Lapsedshow of hands — no individual positions recorded9. Alternative motion B10-0089/2024 B10-0089/2024Lapsedshow of hands — no individual positions recorded10. Alternative motion B10-0090/2024 B10-0090/2024Lapsedshow of hands — no individual positions recorded11. Alternative motion B10-0091/2024 B10-0091/2024Lapsedshow of hands — no individual positions recorded12. Alternative motion B10-0092/2024 B10-0092/2024Lapsedshow of hands — no individual positions recorded13. Alternative motion B10-0093/2024 B10-0093/2024Lapsedshow of hands — no individual positions recorded14. Alternative motion B10-0094/2024 B10-0094/2024Lapsedshow of hands — no individual positions recorded - 9 October 2024 Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.