EU Magnitsky Act

Latest decisions

1. Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1232 as regards the extension of its period of application

   ✦ AI Parliament voted on a proposal to extend the application period of Regulation (EU) 2021/1232, which concerns a specific EU law. It rejected the Commission's proposal and called on the Commission to withdraw it. Parliament will forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and national parliaments.

   Justice, rule of law & rights

   11 Mar 2026 · New laws · report by Birgit Sippel · 1st reading · 32 ballots · voted 12:45 · A-10-2026-0040 · 2025/0429

   Adopted 458–103–63 · by a large majority
2. Addressing impunity through EU sanctions, including the EU Global Human Rights sanctions regime (so-called ‘EU Magnitsky Act’)

   ✦ AI 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.

   Foreign affairsDefence & security

   21 Jan 2026 · Resolutions · report by Antonio López-Istúriz White · voted 13:48 · A-10-2025-0266 · 2025/2049

   Adopted 440–127–59 · by a large majority
3. Arbitrary arrest and sentencing of academics Bahruz Samadov and Igbal Abilov in Azerbaijan

   ✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the arbitrary arrest and sentencing of academics Bahruz Samadov and Igbal Abilov in Azerbaijan. It condemns the lack of due process and fair trial, and calls for their immediate and unconditional release. Parliament also calls on Azerbaijan to release all political prisoners and urges the EU to consider sanctions under its Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime.

   Foreign affairs

   18 Dec 2025 · Resolutions · joint motion · 7 ballots · voted 12:03 · RC-10-2025-0567 · 2025/3028

   Adopted 477–7–69 · by an overwhelming majority
4. Continued repression of civil society and independent media in Azerbaijan and the cases of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, Anar Mammadli, Kamran Mammadli, Rufat Safarov and Meydan TV

   ✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the continued repression of civil society and independent media in Azerbaijan, citing cases such as Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, Anar Mammadli, Kamran Mammadli, Rufat Safarov and Meydan TV. The text demands an immediate end to the crackdown on dissident groups and the release of those detained on politically motivated charges. It also calls for EU sanctions on Azerbaijani officials responsible for serious human rights violations and for conditioning future agreements on human rights improvements.

   Foreign affairs

   19 Dec 2024 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 11 ballots · voted 12:10 · B-10-2024-0234 · 2024/2994

   Adopted 434–30–89 · by a large majority

Dossiers involved · latest vote first

1. 2025/0429 Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1232 as regards the extension of its period of application 11 Mar 2026 · 1 vote
2. 2025/2049 Addressing impunity through EU sanctions, including the EU Global Human Rights sanctions regime (so-called ‘EU Magnitsky Act’) 21 Jan 2026 · 1 vote
3. 2025/3028 Arbitrary arrest and sentencing of academics Bahruz Samadov and Igbal Abilov in Azerbaijan 18 Dec 2025 · 1 vote
4. 2024/2994 Continued repression of civil society and independent media in Azerbaijan and the cases of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, Anar Mammadli, Kamran Mammadli, Rufat Safarov and Meydan TV 19 Dec 2024 · 1 vote

Who backs what

How each group's majority voted on the 4 most recent final roll-call votes about EU Magnitsky Act.

With the result = share of these votes where the group's position matched the outcome (For an adopted text, Against a rejected one). The other columns count the votes by the group's position; Split = no position had a majority among its members. Non-attached members have no group line.

The latest final votes, group by group

Each group's majority position: For, Against, Abstained, or Split. — = the group did not vote.

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