Motion for a resolution · voted at 12:05
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 12:05 · 79% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →
Backed by The Left, Verts/ALE, S&D, Renew, PPE and ECR; opposed by ESN; PfE mostly abstained.
Parliament adopted a resolution on Elene Khoshtaria, Chair of the pro-European party Droa, and other political prisoners under the Georgian Dream regime. It condemns politically motivated detention of Khoshtaria and others, calling for their immediate and unconditional release. It demands an independent investigation into ill-treatment and abuse of national security legislation, and urges an end to pre-trial detention as political repression. It asks the Commission and Council to make persecution a benchmark in EU-Georgia relations and consider targeted measures against responsible officials.
Before the final vote, MEPs decided on 2 amendments (2 adopted) and 3 parts of the text voted on separately (3 rejected). 7 alternative motions lapsed once the text was adopted.
Roll calls requested by Renew, ECR.
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 March 2026. The vote was taken on Motion B-10-2026-0168 in procedure 2026/2643.