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Shortcomings and deficiencies of the ‘Amnesty Law’ in Venezuela
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 30 April 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
- ✓ Tabled for plenary
- ✓ Plenary vote Adopted 30 April 2026
- ✓ Parliament’s position Final
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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 TA10-0153/2026 30 April 2026 ✦ This resolution condemns Venezuela's 'Amnesty Law' as insufficient and repressive, noting that at least 470 political prisoners remain detained and the law has been prematurely terminated.⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Joint motion RC-B10-0217/2026 29 April 2026 ⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0224/2026 27 April 2026 ✦ This resolution criticizes the Venezuelan Amnesty Law, saying it does not address structural problems and is used to avoid responsibility. It also condemns the US military action as a violation of sovereignty.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0221/2026 27 April 2026 ✦ This resolution addresses the Amnesty Law in Venezuela, noting it as a first step but with serious deficiencies. It demands the release of all political prisoners and calls for transparent, impartial application of the law.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0218/2026 27 April 2026 ✦ The resolution condemns the US military intervention in Venezuela as a violation of international law and calls for the release of all arbitrarily detained persons.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0219/2026 27 April 2026 ✦ This resolution condemns the US military intervention in Venezuela, the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, and the murder of 81 people, calling for their release and Maduro's restoration as Head of State.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0229/2026 27 April 2026 ✦ The European Parliament resolution addresses the shortcomings and deficiencies of the 'Amnesty Law' in Venezuela, calling for its review and for the protection of human rights.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0226/2026 27 April 2026 ✦ This resolution condemns the U.S. military intervention in Venezuela and recalls that international law must be upheld. It calls for a Venezuelan-led solution, release of political prisoners, and inclusive dialogue for democratic elections.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0217/2026 27 April 2026 ✦ The resolution condemns Venezuela's 'Amnesty Law for Democratic Coexistence' as insufficient and a tool to whitewash crimes against humanity. It demands the immediate release of all political prisoners and an end to persecution of the opposition.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0231/2026 27 April 2026 ✦ This resolution addresses the shortcomings of Venezuela's Amnesty Law, which was terminated prematurely and arbitrarily, undermining reconciliation and legal certainty.
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 →
Tabled for plenary → Tabled for plenary: The new version condemns the amnesty law as insufficient and repressive, demanding unconditional release of all political prisoners and judicial reforms. It also calls for maintaining sanctions until democratic transition steps are taken, and upholds international law. The versions differ only in substance; the new text is a complete rewrite of the original motion. 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
- 30 April 2026 Plenary voteSitting of 30 April 2026 📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0217/2026📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0218/2026📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0219/2026📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0221/2026📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0224/2026📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0226/2026📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0229/2026📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0231/2026📄 Adopted text TA10-0153/2026Adopted Adopted by an overwhelming majorityFor 507 Against 31 Abstained 35
Final vote — text as a whole at 13:11 · 88% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →
Show all 21 ballots in voting order
1. Vote on text inserted after paragraph 1RejectedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recordedRejected3. Vote on text inserted after paragraph 2RejectedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recordedRejected5. Separate vote on paragraph 4RejectedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded6. Separate vote on paragraph 4Rejectedelectronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recordedRejected8. Vote on text inserted after paragraph 5RejectedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded9. Separate vote on recital ARejectedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded10. Separate vote on recital ARejectedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded11. Separate vote on recital AAdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded12. Separate vote on recital AAdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recordedAdopted14. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0217/2026Not 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 recorded15. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0218/2026Not 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 recorded16. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0219/2026Not 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 recorded17. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0221/2026Not 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 recorded18. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0224/2026Not 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 recorded19. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0226/2026Not 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 recorded20. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0229/2026Not 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 recorded21. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0231/2026Not 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 - 29 April 2026 Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 29 April 2026 📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0217/2026📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0218/2026📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0219/2026📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0221/2026📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0224/2026📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0226/2026📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0229/2026📄 Motion for a resolution B10-0231/2026 - 29 April 2026 10 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.