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8 Resolutions & reports ·decision 8 of 8 on Wednesday, 21 January 2026

Addressing impunity through EU sanctions, including the EU Global Human Rights sanctions regime (so-called ‘EU Magnitsky Act’)

Committee report by Antonio López-Istúriz White · voted at 13:48

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Adopted by a large majority 440 for · 127 against · 59 abstained (70 % in favour) Foreign affairsDefence & securitySanctionsHuman rights abroad

What Parliament decided

Adopted Adopted by a large majority

Parliament adopted the text as its official position.

For 440 Against 127 Abstained 59

Final vote on the motion for a resolution at 13:48 · 70% 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 and PPE; opposed by PfE and ESN; ECR mostly abstained.

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

Parliament adopted a resolution on the EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime, known as the EU Magnitsky Act, which allows the EU to impose asset freezes and travel bans on individuals and entities responsible for serious human rights abuses worldwide. The text calls for a more coherent and strategic use of the regime, including an impact assessment, better alignment with international partners, improved enforcement, and enhanced transparency and accountability. It also proposes closing implementation loopholes, preventing sanction circumvention, and extending the regime to cover corruption and immediate family members of violators. Parliament asks for a review of the regime before its prolongation until December 2026 to address shortcomings and reinforce the EU's commitment to human rights and the rule of law.

Part of the sitting of Wednesday, 21 January 2026. The vote was taken on Report A-10-2025-0266 in procedure 2025/2049.

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