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10th anniversary of the detention of jailed Swedish publisher Gui Minhai in China

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 9 October 2025. This is its final position on the matter.

  1. ✓ Tabled for plenary
  2. ✓ Plenary vote Adopted 9 October 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 TA10-0225/2025 9 October 2025 ✦ The resolution marks the 10th anniversary of Swedish publisher Gui Minhai's detention in China and condemns his abduction, arbitrary arrest, and sentencing.⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Joint motion RC-B10-0412/2025 8 October 2025 ⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0412/2025 6 October 2025 ✦ A resolution on the 10th anniversary of the detention of Swedish publisher Gui Minhai in China condemns his abduction, detention and sentencing, and calls for his immediate release.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0433/2025 6 October 2025 ✦ A resolution marking the 10th anniversary of Gui Minhai's detention calls for his immediate and unconditional release and for China to respect his rights.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0414/2025 6 October 2025 ✦ A resolution condemning the enforced disappearance of Swedish citizen Gui Minhai and urging China to release him and other detained journalists and political prisoners.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0435/2025 6 October 2025 ✦ A resolution on the 10th anniversary of the detention of Swedish publisher Gui Minhai in China condemns his continued detention and calls for his immediate release.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0431/2025 6 October 2025 ✦ This resolution condemns the abduction and arbitrary detention of Swedish publisher Gui Minhai in China, calls for his immediate release, and demands respect for his rights as an EU citizen.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0429/2025 6 October 2025 ✦ A resolution marking the tenth anniversary of the detention of Swedish publisher Gui Minhai in China, condemning his arbitrary arrest and sentencing, and calling for his immediate release and return to Sweden.

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 an overwhelming majority
    For 546 Against 3 Abstained 44

    Final vote on the motion for a resolution at 13:11 · 92% 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 on the motion for a resolution 13:11 RC-B10-0412/2025 – Motion for a resolution
    Adopted
    2. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0412/2025
    — no individual positions recorded
    3. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0414/2025
    — no individual positions recorded
    4. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0429/2025
    — no individual positions recorded
    5. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0431/2025
    — no individual positions recorded
    6. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0433/2025
    — no individual positions recorded
    7. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0435/2025
    — no individual positions recorded