Dossier · Resolution on a topical subject
Continued repression of civil society and independent media in Azerbaijan and the cases of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, Anar Mammadli, Kamran Mammadli, Rufat Safarov and Meydan TV
- Reference
- 2024/2994(RSP) Resolution on a topical subject
- Where it stands
- Parliament adopted the text on 19 December 2024. This is its final position on the matter.
- Stage
- Parliament’s position
More facts (3)
- Decisions in plenary
- 1
- Last vote
- 19 Dec 2024 · Adopted
- Versions
- 9 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 December 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 Dec 2024 | Continued repression of civil society and independent media in Azerbaijan and the cases of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, Anar Mammadli, Kamran Mammadli, Rufat Safarov and Meydan TV | Resolutions | Adopted | 434 for, 30 against, 89 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 Dec 2024 Amendment 1 to paragraph 6
Rejected 88–429–51
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- For
- 19 Dec 2024 Separate vote on paragraph 6
Adopted 431–96–42
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- Against
- 19 Dec 2024 Final vote — text as a whole
Adopted 434–30–89
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- Divided
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- Abst.
Versions, 9
The text of the dossier, version by version, newest first. Compare shows what changed between two consecutive versions.
Adopted by Parliament19 Dec 2024
Adopted text TA10-0074/2024 TA-10-2024-0074
Tabled for plenary18 Dec 2024
Joint motion RC-B10-0218/2024 RC-10-2024-0218
Tabled for plenary16 Dec 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0236/2024 B-10-2024-0236
Tabled for plenary16 Dec 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0226/2024 B-10-2024-0226
Tabled for plenary16 Dec 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0218/2024 B-10-2024-0218
Tabled for plenary16 Dec 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0234/2024 B-10-2024-0234
Tabled for plenary16 Dec 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0221/2024 B-10-2024-0221
Tabled for plenary16 Dec 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0223/2024 B-10-2024-0223
Tabled for plenary16 Dec 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0231/2024 B-10-2024-0231
AI: Each version in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
- Adopted text TA10-0074/2024: Parliament condemns Azerbaijan's human rights violations and politically motivated prosecutions, urging the release of all political prisoners and an end to the crackdown on dissidents, independent media, and civil society.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0236/2024: The resolution expresses concern about human rights in Azerbaijan and urges it to stop using criminal prosecution against critics and civil society.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0226/2024: The resolution strongly condemns Azerbaijan's repression of civil society, independent media, and political opposition, and urges the release of all arbitrarily detained persons and the dropping of politically motivated charges.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0218/2024: This resolution condemns the repression of civil society and independent media in Azerbaijan, particularly after COP29 in Baku, and calls for the release of detained individuals.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0234/2024: This resolution expresses deep concern over human rights in Azerbaijan and demands an end to the crackdown on dissidents, the release of named activists and journalists, and EU sanctions against officials responsible for abuses.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0221/2024: This resolution condemns Azerbaijan's repression of civil society, human rights defenders, and independent media, citing specific arrests and detentions. It urges the immediate release of all political prisoners and calls for targeted sanctions against Azerbaijani officials.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0223/2024: This resolution addresses the repression of civil society and independent media in Azerbaijan, specifically the cases of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, Anar Mammadli, Kamran Mammadli, Rufat Safarov and Meydan TV. It encourages Azerbaijan to provide medical care to prisoners and release detained ethnic Armenians.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0231/2024: This resolution condemns Azerbaijan's repression of civil society and independent media, citing cases of detained activists and journalists, and calls for their release and for EU action.
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-B10-0218/2024 → Adopted text TA10-0074/2024
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.
Timeline, 2
Every recorded step, newest first, grouped by stage; the latest stage is open.
Plenary stage 2 steps · 18 Dec 2024–19 Dec 2024
19 December 2024
Plenary vote
Sitting of 19 Dec 2024 Motion for a resolution B10-0218/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0221/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0223/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0226/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0231/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0234/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0236/2024Adopted text TA10-0074/2024
18 December 2024
1 amendment tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
Connections
Texts, decisions, people and other dossiers related to this one.
Texts voted on
- Text MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION Continued repression of civil society and independent media in Azerbaijan and the cases of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, Anar Mammadli, Kamran Mammadli, Rufat Safarov and Meydan TV Motion for a resolution B10-0234/2024 19 Dec 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). “Continued repression of civil society and independent media in Azerbaijan and the cases of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, Anar Mammadli, Kamran Mammadli, Rufat Safarov and Meydan TV”. Dossier, 19 December 2024. procId 2024-2994, reference 2024/2994(RSP). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2024-2994 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2024%2F2994(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2024-2994 (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX
@misc{epw-dossier-2024-2994,
author = {{European Parliament}},
title = {{Continued repression of civil society and independent media in Azerbaijan and the cases of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, Anar Mammadli, Kamran Mammadli, Rufat Safarov and Meydan TV}},
year = {2024},
date = {2024-12-19},
howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2024-2994}},
url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2024-2994},
urldate = {2026-09-25},
publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
note = {Dossier. procId 2024-2994, reference 2024/2994(RSP). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2024\%2F2994(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record (CC BY 4.0)}
}