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1. Addressing impunity through EU sanctions, including the EU Global Human Rights sanctions regime (so-called ‘EU Magnitsky Act’)

   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.

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   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
2. Continuing the unwavering EU support for Ukraine, after three years of Russia’s war of aggression

   Parliament adopted a resolution reaffirming its condemnation of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and demanding an immediate, complete and unconditional withdrawal of Russian forces. The text urges the EU and member states to massively increase military support to Ukraine, lift restrictions on using Western weapons against targets on Russian territory, and enhance sanctions. It also expresses strong disapproval of recent US statements and actions under the Trump administration, which it says undermine Ukraine's security and endanger Europe.

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   12 Mar 2025 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 80 ballots · voted 12:31 · B-10-2025-0156 · 2025/2528

   Adopted 442–98–126 · by a large majority
3. EU actions against the Russian shadow fleets and ensuring a full enforcement of sanctions against Russia

   Parliament adopted a resolution on EU actions against Russia's shadow fleets and on ensuring full enforcement of sanctions against Russia. The text condemns Russia's use of shadow fleets, which it calls a key financial lifeline for Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. It calls for measures such as a full ban on re-exported Russian refined oil products and stricter inspections of suspicious ships. Parliament also urges member states to take action against companies registered there that enable sanctions circumvention.

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   14 Nov 2024 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 19 ballots · voted 11:48 · B-10-2024-0166 · 2024/2885

   Adopted no count published

Dossiers involved · latest vote first

1. 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
2. 2025/2528 Continuing the unwavering EU support for Ukraine, after three years of Russia’s war of aggression 12 Mar 2025 · 1 vote
3. 2024/2885 EU actions against the Russian shadow fleets and ensuring a full enforcement of sanctions against Russia 14 Nov 2024 · 1 vote

Who backs what

How each group's majority voted on the 2 most recent final roll calls about sanctions. A group is "split" when no position won among its members.

The latest final votes, group by group