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Resolution on a topical subject First reading

The shrinking space for civil society in Cambodia, in particular the case of the labour rights organisation CENTRAL

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

Adopted by Parliament · latest Adopted text TA10-0053/2024 28 November 2024 ✦ This resolution condemns the shrinking civic space in Cambodia and calls for the release of political prisoners, activists, journalists, and human rights defenders held on politically motivated charges.⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Joint motion RC-B10-0190/2024 27 November 2024 ⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0204/2024 25 November 2024 ✦ This resolution condemns the shrinking space for civil society in Cambodia, focusing on the harassment of the labour rights organisation CENTRAL and its programme manager Tharo Khun.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0205/2024 25 November 2024 ✦ The resolution condemns Cambodia's tightening control over civic space, fundamental freedoms and the media, and the crackdown on NGOs and unions, including criminal accusations against CENTRAL and the LRSU union.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0187/2024 25 November 2024 ✦ This resolution condemns the shrinking civic space in Cambodia and attacks on human rights defenders, particularly the labour rights organisation CENTRAL, and calls for action to protect labour rights and civil society.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0190/2024 25 November 2024 ✦ The resolution condemns the shrinking civic space in Cambodia and the reprisals against the labour rights organisation CENTRAL, urging the Cambodian government to drop charges, release detainees, and reform the judiciary.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0206/2024 25 November 2024 ✦ The resolution condemns the crackdown on civil society in Cambodia, especially the harassment of the labour rights organisation CENTRAL, and urges Cambodian authorities to drop charges and stop harassment.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0201/2024 25 November 2024 ✦ A resolution expressing deep concern over restrictions on civil society, trade unions, and human rights defenders in Cambodia, particularly the harassment and criminalisation of labour rights activists.

Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament: No change of substance: the two versions differ only in presentation — cover page, numbering or the parts a report carries that the adopted text does not. see the changes →

Tabled for plenary → Tabled for plenary: The new text broadens the scope to include more civil society groups and adds specific calls for legal reforms, due diligence, and sanctions. It also updates references to the ILO report and expands demands for EU action on trade and support. The versions differ only in substance; no formal or wording changes are present. see the changes →

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 by an overwhelming majority
    For 492 Against 5 Abstained 102

    Final vote — text as a whole at 12:15 · 82% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →

    How the vote unfolded · 13 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 13 ballots in voting order
    1. Vote on text inserted after paragraph 3
    — no individual positions recorded
    Rejected
    2. Separate vote on paragraph 4
    — no individual positions recorded
    Rejected
    3. Separate vote on paragraph 4
    — no individual positions recorded
    Adopted
    4. Separate vote on paragraph 6
    — no individual positions recorded
    Rejected
    5. Separate vote on paragraph 8
    — no individual positions recorded
    Adopted
    6. Separate vote on paragraph 8
    — no individual positions recorded
    Adopted
    7. Final vote — text as a whole 12:15 RC-B10-0190/2024 – Motion for a resolution (as a whole)
    Adopted
    8. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0187/2024
    — no individual positions recorded
    9. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0190/2024
    — no individual positions recorded
    10. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0201/2024
    — no individual positions recorded
    11. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0204/2024
    — no individual positions recorded
    12. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0205/2024
    — no individual positions recorded
    13. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0206/2024
    — no individual positions recorded