Dossier · Resolution on a topical subject
The severe situation of political prisoners in Belarus
- Reference
- 2024/2804(RSP) Resolution on a topical subject
- Where it stands
- Parliament adopted the text on 19 September 2024. This is its final position on the matter.
- Stage
- Parliament’s position
More facts (3)
- Decisions in plenary
- 1
- Last vote
- 19 Sept 2024 · Adopted
- Versions
- 8 versions
Where it stands
The steps of this kind of dossier and how far it has come, from the procedure file.
- Tabled for plenary (done)
- Plenary vote (done) Adopted 19 September 2024
- Parliament’s position (done) Final
A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.
People
Committees and members responsible for the dossier, as the procedure file names them. Groups as recorded there.
The procedure file names no committee or rapporteur for this dossier.
Decisions in plenary, 1
Every decision Parliament took on this dossier, newest first.
| Date | Decision | Kind | Effect | Final vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sept 2024 | The severe situation of political prisoners in Belarus | Resolutions | Adopted | 549 for, 21 against, 37 abstained by roll call |
Every roll-call vote on the dossier, in date and voting order, with each group's line at the date of the vote.
Each group's clear line at the date of the vote: a position with at least two thirds of the group's votes (at least 10 members voting), otherwise Divided; “< 10 voted” when fewer took part. Result: outcome, for–against–abstained (method).
- 19 Sept 2024 Amendment 1, adding text after paragraph 6
Rejected 255–316–23
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
- 19 Sept 2024 Final vote — text as a whole
Adopted 549–21–37
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- Divided
Versions, 8
The text of the dossier, version by version, newest first. Compare shows what changed between two consecutive versions.
Adopted by Parliament19 Sept 2024
Adopted text TA10-0009/2024 TA-10-2024-0009
Tabled for plenary18 Sept 2024
Joint motion RC-B10-0026/2024 RC-10-2024-0026
Tabled for plenary16 Sept 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0026/2024 B-10-2024-0026
Tabled for plenary16 Sept 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0052/2024 B-10-2024-0052
Tabled for plenary16 Sept 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0051/2024 B-10-2024-0051
Tabled for plenary16 Sept 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0054/2024 B-10-2024-0054
Tabled for plenary16 Sept 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0055/2024 B-10-2024-0055
Tabled for plenary16 Sept 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0053/2024 B-10-2024-0053
AI: Each version in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
- Adopted text TA10-0009/2024: The resolution demands the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners and arbitrarily detained persons in Belarus, and expresses concern about their conditions.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0026/2024: This resolution condemns the crackdown on political opponents, trade unionists, journalists and NGOs in Belarus, and calls for the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0052/2024: This resolution addresses the severe situation of political prisoners in Belarus, calling for their immediate release and compensation, accountability for the regime, stronger sanctions, and support for victims and democratic forces.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0051/2024: This resolution addresses the severe situation of political prisoners in Belarus, condemning their inhumane treatment and demanding their immediate release.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0054/2024: This resolution condemns the repression in Belarus since the 2020 election and urges the release of all political prisoners.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0055/2024: The resolution demands the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners in Belarus, including named individuals, and insists on proper medical care, legal counsel, and family access.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0053/2024: Parliament condemns the Lukashenka regime for persecuting political opponents and calls for the immediate unconditional release of all political prisoners in Belarus.
What changed, 1
Between consecutive versions, newest pair first. The overviews are written by AI from the two texts; the comparison shows every change.
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament Joint motion RC-B10-0026/2024 → Adopted text TA10-0009/2024
AI: What changed Written by AI from the official text — check the source
The versions differ only in formal points: paragraph numbering is corrected with periods.
Timeline, 2
Every recorded step, newest first, grouped by stage; the latest stage is open.
Plenary stage 2 steps · 18 Sept 2024–19 Sept 2024
19 September 2024
Plenary vote
Sitting of 19 Sept 2024 Motion for a resolution B10-0026/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0051/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0052/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0053/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0054/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0055/2024Adopted text TA10-0009/2024
18 September 2024
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 18 Sept 2024 Motion for a resolution B10-0026/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0051/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0052/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0053/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0054/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0055/2024
Connections
Texts, decisions, people and other dossiers related to this one.
Texts voted on
- Text MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION The severe situation of political prisoners in Belarus Motion for a resolution B10-0054/2024 19 Sept 2024
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Sources & citation
Where the facts on this page come from, and how to cite it.
- Official source
- Data source
- Licensed CC BY 4.0.
- Retrieved
- 25 September 2026
Cite as
European Parliament (2024). “The severe situation of political prisoners in Belarus”. Dossier, 19 September 2024. procId 2024-2804, reference 2024/2804(RSP). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2024-2804 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2024%2F2804(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2024-2804 (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX
@misc{epw-dossier-2024-2804,
author = {{European Parliament}},
title = {{The severe situation of political prisoners in Belarus}},
year = {2024},
date = {2024-09-19},
howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2024-2804}},
url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2024-2804},
urldate = {2026-09-25},
publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
note = {Dossier. procId 2024-2804, reference 2024/2804(RSP). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2024\%2F2804(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record (CC BY 4.0)}
}