Conviction and imminent sentencing of Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong
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 22 January 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
- ✓ Tabled for plenary
- ✓ Plenary vote Adopted 22 January 2026
- ✓ 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 →
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Timeline
- Plenary stage
- 22 January 2026 Plenary voteAdopted Adopted by an overwhelming majorityFor 503 Against 9 Abstained 100
Final vote on the motion for a resolution at 12:05 · 82% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →
Show all 6 ballots in voting order
Adopted2. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0068/2026Not 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 recorded3. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0082/2026Not 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 recorded4. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0084/2026Not 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 recorded5. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0085/2026Not 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 recorded6. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0086/2026Not 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 - 21 January 2026 Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.