Need for actions to address the continued oppression and fake elections in Belarus
Motion for a resolution · voted at 12:43
Non-binding texts in which Parliament states its position on a topic. They carry political weight but do not create law.
Motion for a resolution · voted at 12:43
Non-binding texts in which Parliament states its position on a topic. They carry political weight but do not create law.
Parliament adopted the text as its official position.
Final vote — text as a whole at 12:43 · 86% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →
Backed by Verts/ALE, S&D, Renew, PPE, ECR and PfE; The Left and ESN mostly abstained.
Parliament adopted a resolution on continued oppression and fake elections in Belarus, condemning repression and electoral fraud. MEPs demand the release of all political prisoners, new free elections under international observation, and broader EU sanctions against those responsible. They also call for accountability for crimes and support for democratic forces and civil society.
Before the final vote, MEPs decided on 1 amendment (1 adopted) and 5 parts of the text voted on separately (3 adopted, 2 rejected). 6 alternative motions lapsed once the text was adopted.
Roll calls requested by Renew, PPE.
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
Part of the sitting of Wednesday, 22 January 2025. The vote was taken on Motion B-10-2025-0058 in procedure 2024/3014.