Transnational repression

Latest decisions

1. Countering transnational repression – towards an EU strategy to protect Europe’s sovereignty and democratic values

   Parliament adopted a resolution calling for an EU strategy to counter transnational repression, where foreign states target people in the EU to silence or harm them. The text urges coordinated EU action to protect victims, close legal gaps, and hold perpetrators accountable, including through sanctions.

   Foreign affairsJustice, rule of law & rights

   16 Jun 2026 · Resolutions · report by Hannah Neumann · 16 ballots · voted 13:46 · A-10-2026-0142 · 2025/2179

   Adopted 434–128–104 · by a large majority
2. Extension of the term of office of the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield

   EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

   28 Apr 2026 · Other · voted 13:08

   Adopted 422–202–9 · by a large majority
3. 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

   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
4. Addressing transnational repression of human rights defenders

   Parliament adopted a resolution addressing transnational repression, which it defines as cross-border attacks by states or their proxies to coerce, control or silence dissidents, journalists and human rights defenders. The text condemns such repression and calls for a common legal framework and stronger EU and member state protection for defenders, including through digital platform regulation and sanctions. Parliament asks the EU to integrate this issue into foreign policy, update guidelines, and improve data collection and monitoring.

   Foreign affairs

   13 Nov 2025 · Resolutions · report by Chloé Ridel · 11 ballots · voted 10:47 · A-10-2025-0206 · 2025/2048

   Adopted 512–76–52 · by an overwhelming majority
5. 10th anniversary of the detention of jailed Swedish publisher Gui Minhai in China

   Parliament adopted a resolution on the 10th anniversary of the detention of Swedish publisher Gui Minhai in China, calling for his immediate and unconditional release. The text reiterates demands for China to comply with international obligations, ensuring access to family, legal representation, consular officials, and medical care. It also condemns China's pattern of human rights violations and urges that the case be raised in EU-China dialogues.

   Foreign affairs

   9 Oct 2025 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 7 ballots · voted 13:11 · B-10-2025-0433 · 2025/2906

   Adopted 546–3–44 · by an overwhelming majority
6. Immediate risk of further repression by Lukashenka’s regime in Belarus - threats from the Investigative Committee

   Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Belarusian authorities' persecution of citizens for peaceful democratic activities abroad, calling it an infringement on host countries' sovereignty. It demands the immediate release of all political prisoners, including Viktoryia Kulsha, Volha Mayorava, Alena Hnauk, and journalist Andrzej Poczobut, and urges the EU to intensify pressure on the regime. Parliament calls for targeted sanctions against Belarusian officials involved in transnational repression and appeals to the International Criminal Court to expedite proceedings and issue arrest warrants. It also urges EU member states to simplify legalization for Belarusians in exile and support independent media, while forwarding the resolution to EU bodies and Belarusian authorities.

   Foreign affairs

   3 Apr 2025 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 14 ballots · voted 13:23 · B-10-2025-0223 · 2025/2629

   Adopted 535–19–55 · by an overwhelming majority

Dossiers involved · latest vote first

1. 2025/2179 Countering transnational repression – towards an EU strategy to protect Europe’s sovereignty and democratic values 16 Jun 2026 · 1 vote
2. 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
3. 2025/2048 Addressing transnational repression of human rights defenders 13 Nov 2025 · 1 vote
4. 2025/2906 10th anniversary of the detention of jailed Swedish publisher Gui Minhai in China 9 Oct 2025 · 1 vote
5. 2025/2629 Immediate risk of further repression by Lukashenka’s regime in Belarus - threats from the Investigative Committee 3 Apr 2025 · 1 vote

Who backs what

How each group's majority voted on the 6 most recent final roll calls about Transnational repression. A group is "split" when no position won among its members.

The latest final votes, group by group

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