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Resolution on a topical subject First reading

Democracy and HR in Thailand, notably the cases of the lese majesty law and deportation of Uyghur refugees

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 13 March 2025. This is its final position on the matter.

  1. ✓ Tabled for plenary
  2. ✓ Plenary vote Adopted 13 March 2025
  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 TA10-0036/2025 13 March 2025 ✦ Parliament condemns Thailand's deportation of Uyghur refugees to China and calls for halting forced returns, UNHCR access, and Thailand to ratify refugee conventions.⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Joint motion RC-B10-0174/2025 12 March 2025 ⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0194/2025 10 March 2025 ✦ This resolution expresses concern about Thailand's lèse-majesté law and the deportation of Uyghur refugees to China, urging amendments and respect for human rights.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0174/2025 10 March 2025 ✦ The resolution condemns Thailand's lèse-majesté law and the deportation of 40 Uyghurs to China, urging Thailand to repeal the law, release political prisoners, and halt deportations of asylum seekers.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0191/2025 10 March 2025 ✦ This resolution condemns Thailand's deportation of Uyghur refugees to China and calls for an immediate halt to further forced returns.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0192/2025 10 March 2025 ✦ The resolution condemns Thailand's use of the lèse-majesté law and other repressive laws against activists, journalists, and MPs, and the deportation of Uyghur refugees to China. It calls for legal reforms, release of detainees, and adherence to international obligations.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0193/2025 10 March 2025 ✦ This resolution condemns Thailand's deportation of forty Uyghur refugees to China and expresses concern for their safety, urging China to guarantee their rights and fair treatment.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0176/2025 10 March 2025 ✦ This resolution condemns Thailand's deportation of at least 40 Uyghurs to China and expresses concern over the lese-majesty law, calling on the EU and member states to raise human rights concerns with Thai and Chinese authorities.

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. Adopted Adopted by a large majority
    For 482 Against 57 Abstained 68

    Final vote — text as a whole at 12:08 · 79% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →

    How the vote unfolded · 7 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 7 ballots in voting order
    1. Final vote — text as a whole 12:08 RC-B10-0174/2025 – Motion for a resolution (as a whole)
    Adopted
    2. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0174/2025
    — no individual positions recorded
    3. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0176/2025
    — no individual positions recorded
    4. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0191/2025
    — no individual positions recorded
    5. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0192/2025
    — no individual positions recorded
    6. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0193/2025
    — no individual positions recorded
    7. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0194/2025
    — no individual positions recorded