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The shrinking space for civil society in Cambodia, in particular the case of the labour rights organisation CENTRAL

Reference
2024/2952(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
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Where it stands

The steps of this kind of dossier and how far it has come, from the procedure file.

  1. Tabled for plenary (done)
  2. Plenary vote (done) Adopted 28 November 2024
  3. 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.

Effect: what the decision did. Final vote: for–against–abstained, and how it was recorded.
DateDecisionKindEffectFinal vote
28 Nov 2024The shrinking space for civil society in Cambodia, in particular the case of the labour rights organisation CENTRAL ResolutionsAdopted492 for, 5 against, 102 abstained by roll call

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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).

  1. 28 Nov 2024 Final vote — text as a whole

    Adopted 492–5–102

    The Left
    For
    Greens
    For
    S&D
    For
    Renew
    For
    EPP
    For
    ECR
    For
    Patriots
    Abst.
    ESN
    Abst.

Versions, 8

The text of the dossier, version by version, newest first. Compare shows what changed between two consecutive versions.

  1. Adopted by Parliament28 Nov 2024

    Adopted text TA10-0053/2024 TA-10-2024-0053

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  2. Tabled for plenary27 Nov 2024

    Joint motion RC-B10-0190/2024 RC-10-2024-0190

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  3. Tabled for plenary25 Nov 2024

    Motion for a resolution B10-0204/2024 B-10-2024-0204

  4. Tabled for plenary25 Nov 2024

    Motion for a resolution B10-0205/2024 B-10-2024-0205

  5. Tabled for plenary25 Nov 2024

    Motion for a resolution B10-0187/2024 B-10-2024-0187

  6. Tabled for plenary25 Nov 2024

    Motion for a resolution B10-0190/2024 B-10-2024-0190

  7. Tabled for plenary25 Nov 2024

    Motion for a resolution B10-0206/2024 B-10-2024-0206

  8. Tabled for plenary25 Nov 2024

    Motion for a resolution B10-0201/2024 B-10-2024-0201

AI: Each version in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
  • Adopted text TA10-0053/2024: This resolution condemns the shrinking civic space in Cambodia and calls for the release of political prisoners, activists, journalists, and human rights defenders held on politically motivated charges.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0204/2024: This resolution condemns the shrinking space for civil society in Cambodia, focusing on the harassment of the labour rights organisation CENTRAL and its programme manager Tharo Khun.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0205/2024: The resolution condemns Cambodia's tightening control over civic space, fundamental freedoms and the media, and the crackdown on NGOs and unions, including criminal accusations against CENTRAL and the LRSU union.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0187/2024: This resolution condemns the shrinking civic space in Cambodia and attacks on human rights defenders, particularly the labour rights organisation CENTRAL, and calls for action to protect labour rights and civil society.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0190/2024: The resolution condemns the shrinking civic space in Cambodia and the reprisals against the labour rights organisation CENTRAL, urging the Cambodian government to drop charges, release detainees, and reform the judiciary.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0206/2024: The resolution condemns the crackdown on civil society in Cambodia, especially the harassment of the labour rights organisation CENTRAL, and urges Cambodian authorities to drop charges and stop harassment.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0201/2024: A resolution expressing deep concern over restrictions on civil society, trade unions, and human rights defenders in Cambodia, particularly the harassment and criminalisation of labour rights activists.

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What changed, 2

Between consecutive versions, newest pair first. The overviews are written by AI from the two texts; the comparison shows every change.

  1. Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament Joint motion RC-B10-0190/2024 → Adopted text TA10-0053/2024

    No change of substance: the two versions differ only in presentation — cover page, numbering or the parts a report carries that the adopted text does not.

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  2. Tabled for plenary → Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0204/2024 → Joint motion RC-B10-0190/2024

    AI: What changed Written by AI from the official text — check the source

    The new text broadens the scope to include more civil society groups and adds specific calls for legal reforms, due diligence, and sanctions. It also updates references to the ILO report and expands demands for EU action on trade and support. The versions differ only in substance; no formal or wording changes are present.

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Timeline, 2

Every recorded step, newest first, grouped by stage; the latest stage is open.

Plenary stage 2 steps · 27 Nov 2024–28 Nov 2024

  1. 28 November 2024

    Plenary vote

    Sitting of 28 Nov 2024 Motion for a resolution B10-0187/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0190/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0201/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0204/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0205/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0206/2024Adopted text TA10-0053/2024

  2. 27 November 2024

    Debated in plenary

    MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.

    Sitting of 27 Nov 2024 Motion for a resolution B10-0187/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0190/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0201/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0204/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0205/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0206/2024

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https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2024-2952
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25 September 2026

Cite as

European Parliament (2024). “The shrinking space for civil society in Cambodia, in particular the case of the labour rights organisation CENTRAL”. Dossier, 28 November 2024. procId 2024-2952, reference 2024/2952(RSP). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2024-2952 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2024%2F2952(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2024-2952 (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX 
@misc{epw-dossier-2024-2952,
  author = {{European Parliament}},
  title = {{The shrinking space for civil society in Cambodia, in particular the case of the labour rights organisation CENTRAL}},
  year = {2024},
  date = {2024-11-28},
  howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2024-2952}},
  url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2024-2952},
  urldate = {2026-09-25},
  publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
  note = {Dossier. procId 2024-2952, reference 2024/2952(RSP). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2024\%2F2952(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record (CC BY 4.0)}
}