Case of Boualem Sansal in Algeria
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 23 January 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
- ✓ Tabled for plenary
- ✓ Plenary vote Adopted 23 January 2025
- ✓ 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
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 resolution now condemns the arrest of Sansal and other activists, calls for their release, and urges a medical mission. It also calls for review of repressive laws and links EU funding to progress on rule of law. The other changes are formal: updated numbering and references. 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
- Plenary stage
- 23 January 2025 Plenary voteSitting of 23 January 2025 📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0087/2025📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0088/2025📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0089/2025📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0090/2025📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0091/2025📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0092/2025📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0093/2025📄 Adopted text TA10-0005/2025Adopted Adopted by an overwhelming majorityFor 533 Against 24 Abstained 48
Final vote — text as a whole at 12:11 · 88% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →
Show all 15 ballots in voting order
RejectedRejectedRejectedRejectedRejectedRejected7. Vote on text inserted after recital ERejectedelectronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded8. Final vote — text as a whole 12:11 RC-B10-0087/2025 - Proposition de résolution (ensemble du texte)Adopted9. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0087/2025Not 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 recorded10. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0088/2025Not 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 recorded11. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0089/2025Not 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 recorded12. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0090/2025Not 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 recorded13. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0091/2025Not 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 recorded14. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0092/2025Not 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 recorded15. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0093/2025Not 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 - 22 January 2025 Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 22 January 2025 📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0087/2025📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0088/2025📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0089/2025📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0090/2025📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0091/2025📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0092/2025📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0093/2025 - 22 January 2025 7 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.