Deteriorating situation of political prisoners in Belarus, in particular the case of Aliaksandra Pulinovich
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 18 June 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
- ✓ Tabled for plenary
- ✓ Plenary vote Adopted 18 June 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: The new version adds recitals and a paragraph on the misuse of Article 411 of the Criminal Code of Belarus, including specific prisoner cases and a call for repeal. see the changes →
Tabled for plenary → Tabled for plenary: The new text adds specifics on Pulinovich's detention and sentencing, broadens condemnation of repression, and expands demands to include abolishing terrorist lists and supporting international accountability. It also acknowledges US efforts but conditions normalisation on releasing all prisoners and ending repression, and urges the EU to intensify actions including summoning ambassadors and granting visas. The changes are substantive, updating the resolution's scope and demands. 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
- 18 June 2026 Plenary voteAdopted Adopted by an overwhelming majorityFor 504 Against 4 Abstained 55
Final vote — text as a whole at 13:12 · 90% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →
Show all 13 ballots in voting order
AdoptedRejectedRejectedRejectedAdoptedAdoptedAdopted8. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0294/2026Not 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 recorded9. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0324/2026Not 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 recorded10. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0325/2026Not 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 recorded11. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0326/2026Not 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 recorded12. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0327/2026Not 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 recorded13. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0328/2026Not 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 - 17 June 2026 Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
- 17 June 2026 3 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.