Resolution on a topical subject (RSP): Parliament states its view. It is not binding. Resolution on a topical subject First reading
The case of unlawful detention and sham trial of Armenian hostages, including high-ranking political representatives from Nagorno-Karabakh, by Azerbaijan
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.
- ✓ Tabled for plenary
- ✓ Plenary vote Adopted 13 March 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
Adopted by Parliament · latest Adopted text TA10-0038/2025 13 March 2025 ✦ The European Parliament condemns Azerbaijan's detention of 23 Armenian hostages and demands their immediate release, denouncing sham trials and rights violations.⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Joint motion RC-B10-0177/2025 12 March 2025 ⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0180/2025 10 March 2025 ✦ A resolution on Azerbaijan's detention and trials of Armenian hostages, including former Nagorno-Karabakh leaders. It calls for their release on humanitarian grounds, continued peace talks, and protection of cultural heritage.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0181/2025 10 March 2025 ✦ The resolution condemns Azerbaijan's sham trials of 23 Armenian hostages, including former Nagorno-Karabakh leaders, and calls for their immediate release and fair treatment.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0183/2025 10 March 2025 ✦ This resolution condemns Azerbaijan's unlawful detention and sham trials of Armenian hostages, including Nagorno-Karabakh leaders, and calls for EU action to secure their release and fair treatment.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0178/2025 10 March 2025 ✦ The resolution condemns Azerbaijan's unlawful detention and sham trials of Armenian prisoners, including Nagorno-Karabakh leaders, and calls for their release and fair treatment.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0182/2025 10 March 2025 ✦ The resolution condemns Azerbaijan's detention and sham trials of Armenian hostages, including former Nagorno-Karabakh officials, and demands their immediate release.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0177/2025 10 March 2025 ✦ A resolution on unlawful detention and sham trials of Armenian hostages, including high-ranking political representatives from Nagorno-Karabakh, by Azerbaijan. It urges Azerbaijan to release all arbitrarily detained Armenians, respect fair trial rights, and calls on the EU to suspend energy trade relations and impose sanctions.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0179/2025 10 March 2025 ✦ This resolution condemns Azerbaijan's 2023 attack on Nagorno-Karabakh and the detention of Armenian leaders, calling for fair trials and an end to EU funding to Azerbaijan.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0184/2025 10 March 2025 ✦ This resolution denounces Azerbaijan's unjust detention, inhumane treatment, and unfair trials of Armenian prisoners, including high-ranking political representatives from Nagorno-Karabakh, and demands their immediate and unconditional release.
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament: The only change removes a claim about the hostages' health conditions, specifically the hunger strike and deterioration. 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
- 13 March 2025 Plenary voteSitting of 13 March 2025 📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0177/2025📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0178/2025📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0179/2025📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0180/2025📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0181/2025📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0182/2025📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0183/2025📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0184/2025📄 Adopted text TA10-0038/2025Adopted Adopted by an overwhelming majorityFor 523 Against 3 Abstained 84
Final vote — text as a whole at 12:12 · 86% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →
Show all 15 ballots in voting order
RejectedRejected3. Separate vote on paragraph 7RejectedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recordedAdoptedAdopted6. Separate vote on recital CRejectedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recordedAdopted8. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0177/2025Not 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 recorded9. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0178/2025Not 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 B10-0179/2025Not 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 B10-0180/2025Not 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 B10-0181/2025Not 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 B10-0182/2025Not 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 B10-0183/2025Not 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 B10-0184/2025Not 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 - 12 March 2025 Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 12 March 2025 📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0177/2025📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0178/2025📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0179/2025📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0180/2025📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0181/2025📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0182/2025📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0183/2025📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0184/2025 - 12 March 2025 3 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.