Motion for a resolution · voted 13:26–13:30
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 13:30 · 91% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →
Backed by Verts/ALE, S&D, Renew, PPE, ECR, PfE and ESN; The Left mostly abstained.
Parliament adopted a resolution on repression and executions of protesters, dissidents, political prisoners and religious minorities in Iran. It condemns the rise in executions and the use of the death penalty, urging a moratorium as a step towards abolition. It also condemns US and Israeli air strikes on Iran, including a school bombing that killed at least 165 children. Parliament calls for releasing political detainees, independent monitoring, and targeted sanctions instead of general economic ones.
Before the final vote, MEPs decided on 10 amendments (10 rejected) and 5 parts of the text voted on separately (5 adopted). 7 alternative motions lapsed once the text was adopted.
Roll calls requested by The Left, Renew, PfE · split votes by ECR, PfE · separate votes by 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, 21 May 2026. The vote was taken on Motion B-10-2026-0259 in procedure 2026/2733.