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Continued repression of civil society and independent media in Azerbaijan and the cases of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, Anar Mammadli, Kamran Mammadli, Rufat Safarov and Meydan TV

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 19 December 2024. This is its final position on the matter.

  1. ✓ Tabled for plenary
  2. ✓ Plenary vote Adopted 19 December 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 TA10-0074/2024 19 December 2024 ✦ Parliament condemns Azerbaijan's human rights violations and politically motivated prosecutions, urging the release of all political prisoners and an end to the crackdown on dissidents, independent media, and civil society.⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Joint motion RC-B10-0218/2024 18 December 2024 ⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0236/2024 16 December 2024 ✦ The resolution expresses concern about human rights in Azerbaijan and urges it to stop using criminal prosecution against critics and civil society.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0226/2024 16 December 2024 ✦ The resolution strongly condemns Azerbaijan's repression of civil society, independent media, and political opposition, and urges the release of all arbitrarily detained persons and the dropping of politically motivated charges.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0218/2024 16 December 2024 ✦ This resolution condemns the repression of civil society and independent media in Azerbaijan, particularly after COP29 in Baku, and calls for the release of detained individuals.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0234/2024 16 December 2024 ✦ This resolution expresses deep concern over human rights in Azerbaijan and demands an end to the crackdown on dissidents, the release of named activists and journalists, and EU sanctions against officials responsible for abuses.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0221/2024 16 December 2024 ✦ This resolution condemns Azerbaijan's repression of civil society, human rights defenders, and independent media, citing specific arrests and detentions. It urges the immediate release of all political prisoners and calls for targeted sanctions against Azerbaijani officials.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0223/2024 16 December 2024 ✦ This resolution addresses the repression of civil society and independent media in Azerbaijan, specifically the cases of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, Anar Mammadli, Kamran Mammadli, Rufat Safarov and Meydan TV. It encourages Azerbaijan to provide medical care to prisoners and release detained ethnic Armenians.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0231/2024 16 December 2024 ✦ This resolution condemns Azerbaijan's repression of civil society and independent media, citing cases of detained activists and journalists, and calls for their release and for EU action.

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 →

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. 19 December 2024 Plenary vote
    Sitting of 19 December 2024 📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0218/2024📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0221/2024📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0223/2024📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0226/2024📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0231/2024📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0234/2024📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0236/2024📄 Adopted text TA10-0074/2024
    Adopted Adopted by a large majority
    For 434 Against 30 Abstained 89

    Final vote — text as a whole at 12:10 · 78% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →

    How the vote unfolded · 11 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 11 ballots in voting order
    1. Separate vote on paragraph 5
    — no individual positions recorded
    Adopted
    2. Amendment 1 to paragraph 6 12:10 RC–B10–0218/2024 – § 6 – Am 1
    Rejected
    3. Separate vote on paragraph 6 12:10 RC–B10–0218/2024 – § 6
    Adopted
    4. Final vote — text as a whole 12:10 RC–B10–0218/2024 – Motion for a resolution (text as a whole)
    Adopted
    5. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0218/2024
    — no individual positions recorded
    6. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0221/2024
    — no individual positions recorded
    7. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0223/2024
    — no individual positions recorded
    8. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0226/2024
    — no individual positions recorded
    9. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0231/2024
    — no individual positions recorded
    10. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0234/2024
    — no individual positions recorded
    11. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0236/2024
    — no individual positions recorded
  3. 18 December 2024 1 amendment tabled for the plenary vote

    Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.

    📄 Amendment 1