Motion for a resolution · voted 12:17–12:18
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 12:18 · 89% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →
Backed by The Left, S&D, Renew, PPE, ECR, PfE and ESN; Verts/ALE mostly abstained.
Parliament adopted a resolution on the expulsion of foreign journalists and Christians from Türkiye on national security grounds. The text calls on Türkiye to halt deportation proceedings against Iranian journalist Kaveh Taheri and to stop using security codes against foreign nationals without transparent justification. It also asks the Commission to raise these cases with Turkish authorities and affirms support for freedom of religion.
Before the final vote, MEPs decided on 1 amendment (1 rejected) and 6 parts of the text voted on separately (3 adopted, 2 rejected, 1 lapsed). 7 alternative motions lapsed once the text was adopted.
Roll calls requested by Renew, ESN · separate votes by Verts/ALE.
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 Thursday, 12 February 2026. The vote was taken on Motion B-10-2026-0134 in procedure 2026/2613.