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Media freedom in Georgia, particularly the case of Mzia Amaglobeli

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 June 2025. This is its final position on the matter.

  1. ✓ Tabled for plenary
  2. ✓ Plenary vote Adopted 19 June 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 TA10-0132/2025 19 June 2025 ✦ Parliament demands the immediate release of journalist Mzia Amaglobeli and the withdrawal of charges against her, denouncing her arrest as politically motivated.⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Joint motion RC-B10-0282/2025 18 June 2025 ⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0282/2025 16 June 2025 ✦ The resolution condemns the arrest and prosecution of Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobeli and calls for her release, as well as for the release of all political prisoners.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0295/2025 16 June 2025 ✦ This resolution addresses media freedom in Georgia, focusing on the case of Mzia Amaglobeli. It urges Georgia's authorities to release her immediately and drop all charges, and to stop intimidation and violence against journalists.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0290/2025 16 June 2025 ✦ The resolution condemns Georgia's democratic backsliding and the Georgian Dream regime's assault on democratic institutions, political opposition, independent media, civil society, and judicial independence.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0288/2025 16 June 2025 ✦ This resolution concerns media freedom in Georgia, focusing on the case of journalist Mzia Amaglobeli. It affirms the October 2024 elections were free and fair, criticizes foreign involvement in opposition actions, and calls on the EU to change its approach toward Georgia.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0283/2025 16 June 2025 ✦ A resolution on media freedom in Georgia, focusing on the case of journalist Mzia Amaglobeli, who faces charges of assaulting a police officer. It condemns her arrest and calls for her release.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0289/2025 16 June 2025 ✦ This resolution on media freedom in Georgia, particularly the case of Mzia Amaglobeli, urges the Georgian authorities to release her and withdraw charges, end harassment of independent media, and repeal repressive legislation.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0287/2025 16 June 2025 ✦ The resolution condemns Georgia's abuse of the justice system against journalist Mzia Amaglobeli and calls for her immediate release, an impartial investigation, and an end to political persecution.

Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament: Adds a new paragraph on NGO scrutiny, expressing concern about short deadlines for information requests and their potential to paralyse organisations. see the changes →

Tabled for plenary → Tabled for plenary: The resolution now includes new recitals detailing Amaglobeli's arrest, repressive laws, media suppression, and sanctions by Estonia and Lithuania. It adds operative paragraphs demanding her release, condemning the regime, calling for investigations, releasing political prisoners, repealing laws, EU support, and sanctions. 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 324 Against 25 Abstained 87

    Final vote — text as a whole at 13:01 · 74% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →

    How the vote unfolded · 9 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 9 ballots in voting order
    1. Vote on text inserted after paragraph 7
    — no individual positions recorded
    Adopted
    2. Final vote — text as a whole 13:01 RC-B10-0282/2025 – Motion for a resolution (as a whole)
    Adopted
    3. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0282/2025
    — no individual positions recorded
    4. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0283/2025
    — no individual positions recorded
    5. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0287/2025
    — no individual positions recorded
    6. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0288/2025
    — no individual positions recorded
    7. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0289/2025
    — no individual positions recorded
    8. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0290/2025
    — no individual positions recorded
    9. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0295/2025
    — no individual positions recorded