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3 Resolutions & reports ·decision 3 of 7 on Thursday, 19 September 2024

The severe situation of political prisoners in Belarus

Motion for a resolution · voted at 13:10

Non-binding texts in which Parliament states its position on a topic. They carry political weight but do not create law.

Adopted by an overwhelming majority 549 for · 21 against · 37 abstained (90 % in favour) Foreign affairsHuman rights abroad

What Parliament decided

Adopted Adopted by an overwhelming majority

Parliament adopted the text as its official position.

For 549 Against 21 Abstained 37

Final vote — text as a whole at 13:10 · 90% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →

Who backed it
  • The Left ✓
  • Verts/ALE ✓
  • S&D ✓
  • Renew ✓
  • PPE ✓
  • ECR ✓
  • PfE ✓
  • ESN –
  • NI ✗

Backed by The Left, Verts/ALE, S&D, Renew, PPE, ECR and PfE; ESN mostly abstained.

✦ What this vote decides · AI summary, based on the text voted on

Parliament adopted a resolution on the severe situation of political prisoners in Belarus, condemning systematic repression since the 2020 presidential election. The text urges Belarusian authorities to release all political prisoners and arbitrarily detained persons, and to respect detainees' human rights. It also calls on the EU and member states to support prisoners and their families, and expresses concern about Interpol warrant abuse. Parliament asks for the resolution to be forwarded to EU institutions, member states, Serbia, and other bodies.

How the vote unfolded · 8 ballots

Before the final vote, MEPs decided on 1 amendment (1 rejected). 6 alternative motions lapsed once the text was adopted.

Roll calls requested by Renew, ESN.

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

All 8 ballots in voting order
1. Amendment 1, adding text after paragraph 6 13:10 RC-B10-0026/2024 – After § 6 – Am 1 requested by ESN
Rejected
2. Final vote — text as a whole 13:10 RC-B10-0026/2024 – Motion for a resolution (as a whole) requested by Renew
Adopted
3. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0026/2024
— no individual positions recorded
4. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0051/2024
— no individual positions recorded
5. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0052/2024
— no individual positions recorded
6. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0053/2024
— no individual positions recorded
7. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0054/2024
— no individual positions recorded
8. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0055/2024
— no individual positions recorded

Part of the sitting of Thursday, 19 September 2024. The vote was taken on Motion B-10-2024-0054 in procedure 2024/2804.

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Codes in ballot labels

  • Am 27 — amendment 27
  • § 5 — paragraph 5
  • § 5/2, part 2 — a , taken in parts
  • Am 3= 7= — identical amendments voted together
  • ***I — ; *** — ; * —
  • Lapsed —
  • A10-… — committee report; B10-… — motion
  • RC-B10-… — joint motion of several groups

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