Hong Kong

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1. Deteriorating situation of media freedom and freedom of expression in Hong Kong following the recent arrest of bookseller Leticia Wong and the convictions of Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung

   ✦ AI This resolution concerns the situation of media freedom and freedom of expression in Hong Kong, following the arrest of bookseller Leticia Wong and the convictions of Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, condemning the eradication of media freedom and freedom of expression in Hong Kong and the use of the 2020 National Security Law against journalism, publishing and peaceful political advocacy. Parliament calls for the repeal of the National Security Law and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, and demands the release of those detained for exercising their fundamental rights. It also calls on the Council and the Commission to adopt targeted sanctions against those responsible for violations of fundamental freedoms in Hong Kong, and instructs its President to forward the resolution to the Commission, the Council, China and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

   Foreign affairsJustice, rule of law & rights

   17 Sept 2026 · Resolutions · joint motion · 7 ballots · voted 13:11 · RC-10-2026-0398 · 2026/2873

   Adopted 459–12–86 · by an overwhelming majority
2. Conviction and imminent sentencing of Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong

   ✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the conviction of Jimmy Lai, a British citizen and media entrepreneur in Hong Kong, and calling for his immediate release. The text also urges Hong Kong authorities to provide Lai with medical care and expresses concern about his solitary confinement. Parliament calls on member states to suspend extradition treaties with Hong Kong and China and to review the status of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices in Europe. The resolution will be forwarded to the EU institutions, China, and Hong Kong.

   Foreign affairs

   22 Jan 2026 · Resolutions · joint motion · 6 ballots · voted 12:05 · RC-10-2026-0068 · 2026/2573

   Adopted 503–9–100 · by an overwhelming majority
3. Hong Kong, notably the cases of Jimmy Lai and the 45 activists recently convicted under the national security law

   ✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on Hong Kong, focusing on the cases of Jimmy Lai and 45 activists convicted under the national security law. The text condemns their imprisonment and demands their immediate and unconditional release, along with all others detained for exercising freedoms. It also urges the repeal of the national security laws and calls for sanctions against Hong Kong and Chinese officials. Parliament asks the EU to monitor human rights abuses and review the status of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices.

   Foreign affairs

   28 Nov 2024 · Resolutions · joint motion · 9 ballots · voted 12:13 · RC-10-2024-0208 · 2024/2950

   Adopted 473–23–98 · by a large majority

Dossiers involved · latest vote first

1. 2026/2873 Deteriorating situation of media freedom and freedom of expression in Hong Kong following the recent arrest of bookseller Leticia Wong and the convictions of Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung 17 Sept 2026 · 1 vote
2. 2026/2573 Conviction and imminent sentencing of Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong 22 Jan 2026 · 1 vote
3. 2024/2950 Hong Kong, notably the cases of Jimmy Lai and the 45 activists recently convicted under the national security law 28 Nov 2024 · 1 vote

Who backs what

How each group's majority voted on the 3 most recent final roll-call votes about Hong Kong.

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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