2024/2950(RSP) Resolution on a topical subject First reading

Hong Kong, notably the cases of Jimmy Lai and the 45 activists recently convicted under the national security 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 28 November 2024. This is its final position on the matter.

  1. Tabled for plenary
  2. Plenary vote Adopted 28 November 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

Timeline

  1. Plenary stage
  2. Adopted Adopted by a large majority
    For 473 Against 23 Abstained 98

    Final vote — text as a whole at 12:13 · 80% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →

    How the vote unfolded · 9 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 9 ballots in voting order
    1. Separate vote: after paragraph 3 After § 3
    electronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded
    Adopted
    2. Separate vote: paragraph 4 § 4
    show of hands — no individual positions recorded
    Adopted
    3. Separate vote: paragraph 4 § 4
    show of hands — no individual positions recorded
    Adopted
    4. Final vote — text as a whole 12:13 RC-B10-0208/2024 – Motion for a resolution (as a whole)
    Adopted
    5. Alternative motion B10-0208/2024 B10-0208/2024
    show of hands — no individual positions recorded
    Lapsed
    6. Alternative motion B10-0209/2024 B10-0209/2024
    show of hands — no individual positions recorded
    Lapsed
    7. Alternative motion B10-0210/2024 B10-0210/2024
    show of hands — no individual positions recorded
    Lapsed
    8. Alternative motion B10-0211/2024 B10-0211/2024
    show of hands — no individual positions recorded
    Lapsed
    9. Alternative motion B10-0212/2024 B10-0212/2024
    show of hands — no individual positions recorded
    Lapsed