Dossier · Resolution on a topical subject
Georgia's worsening democratic crisis following the recent parliamentary elections and alleged electoral fraud
- Reference
- 2024/2933(RSP) Resolution on a topical subject
- Where it stands
- Parliament adopted the text on 28 November 2024. This is its final position on the matter.
- Stage
- Parliament’s position
More facts (3)
- Decisions in plenary
- 1
- Last vote
- 28 Nov 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 28 November 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2024 | Georgia's worsening democratic crisis following the recent parliamentary elections and alleged electoral fraud | Resolutions | Adopted | 444 for, 72 against, 82 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).
- 28 Nov 2024 Amendment 1, adding text after paragraph 1
Rejected 110–451–43
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- For
- 28 Nov 2024 Amendment 2, adding text after paragraph 1
Rejected 100–418–84
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Abst.
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
- 28 Nov 2024 Paragraph 10 — part 2
Adopted 411–121–70
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- Against
- 28 Nov 2024 Separate vote on paragraph 11
Adopted 435–101–66
- The Left
- Divided
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- Divided
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- Against
- 28 Nov 2024 Paragraph 12 — part 2
Adopted 327–214–60
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Divided
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- Against
- 28 Nov 2024 Amendment 7 to paragraph 21
Adopted 331–98–166
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Abst.
- S&D
- Divided
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- Abst.
- 28 Nov 2024 Recital F — part 2
Adopted 412–120–68
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- Against
- 28 Nov 2024 Final vote — text as a whole
Adopted 444–72–82
- The Left
- Divided
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- Abst.
- ESN
- Against
Versions, 8
The text of the dossier, version by version, newest first. Compare shows what changed between two consecutive versions.
Adopted by Parliament28 Nov 2024
Adopted text TA10-0054/2024 TA-10-2024-0054
Tabled for plenary26 Nov 2024
Joint motion RC-B10-0179/2024 RC-10-2024-0179
Tabled for plenary22 Nov 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0179/2024 B-10-2024-0179
Tabled for plenary22 Nov 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0183/2024 B-10-2024-0183
Tabled for plenary22 Nov 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0182/2024 B-10-2024-0182
Tabled for plenary22 Nov 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0180/2024 B-10-2024-0180
Tabled for plenary22 Nov 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0181/2024 B-10-2024-0181
Tabled for plenary22 Nov 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0184/2024 B-10-2024-0184
AI: Each version in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
- Adopted text TA10-0054/2024: Parliament's resolution on Georgia's democratic crisis after the 26 October 2024 parliamentary elections, which it says were marred by fraud and did not reflect the will of the people.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0179/2024: Parliament refuses to recognise the results of Georgia's 26 October 2024 parliamentary elections, citing systematic violations and fraud, and calls for new elections under international supervision within a year.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0183/2024: Parliament condemns Georgia's 26 October 2024 parliamentary elections as not meeting international standards, citing voter intimidation, fraud, and imbalance. It calls for an international investigation, new elections, and reversal of anti-democratic laws.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0182/2024: This resolution condemns the reported electoral fraud in Georgia's 26 October 2024 parliamentary elections, considers the results illegitimate, and calls for an international investigation and re-run of the elections.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0180/2024: Parliament condemns violations during Georgia's 26 October 2024 parliamentary elections and calls for a full independent investigation, refusing to recognise results until violations are addressed.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0181/2024: This resolution addresses Georgia's democratic crisis after the October 2024 parliamentary elections, noting alleged fraud and concerning laws. It calls for dialogue, respect for results, and addressing recommendations.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0184/2024: This resolution addresses Georgia's democratic crisis after the 26 October 2024 parliamentary elections, which it says were marred by fraud and irregularities. It calls for an EU election follow-up mission, suspension of high-level contacts, and targeted sanctions.
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-B10-0179/2024 → Adopted text TA10-0054/2024
AI: What changed Written by AI from the official text — check the source
The only substantive change adds a call for President Zourabichvili to pardon Saakashvili. The other changes are formal or wording: a date is completed and a decimal separator is corrected.
Timeline, 2
Every recorded step, newest first, grouped by stage; the latest stage is open.
Plenary stage 2 steps · 13 Nov 2024–28 Nov 2024
28 November 2024
Plenary vote
Sitting of 28 Nov 2024 Motion for a resolution B10-0179/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0180/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0181/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0182/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0183/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0184/2024Adopted text TA10-0054/2024
13 November 2024
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Connections
Texts, decisions, people and other dossiers related to this one.
Texts voted on
- Text MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Georgia’s worsening democratic crisis following the recent parliamentary elections and alleged electoral fraud Motion for a resolution B10-0183/2024 28 Nov 2024
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Sources & citation
Where the facts on this page come from, and how to cite it.
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- Data source
- Licensed CC BY 4.0.
- Retrieved
- 25 September 2026
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European Parliament (2024). “Georgia's worsening democratic crisis following the recent parliamentary elections and alleged electoral fraud”. Dossier, 28 November 2024. procId 2024-2933, reference 2024/2933(RSP). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2024-2933 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2024%2F2933(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2024-2933 (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX
@misc{epw-dossier-2024-2933,
author = {{European Parliament}},
title = {{Georgia's worsening democratic crisis following the recent parliamentary elections and alleged electoral fraud}},
year = {2024},
date = {2024-11-28},
howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2024-2933}},
url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2024-2933},
urldate = {2026-09-25},
publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
note = {Dossier. procId 2024-2933, reference 2024/2933(RSP). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2024\%2F2933(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record (CC BY 4.0)}
}