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Case of Boualem Sansal in Algeria

Reference
2025/2512(RSP) Resolution on a topical subject
Where it stands
Parliament adopted the text on 23 January 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
Stage
Parliament’s position
More facts (3)
Decisions in plenary
1
Last vote
23 Jan 2025 · Adopted
Versions
9 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 23 January 2025
  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
23 Jan 2025Case of Boualem Sansal in Algeria ResolutionsAdopted533 for, 24 against, 48 abstained by roll call

Voting grid

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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. 23 Jan 2025 Amendment 4, adding text after paragraph 2

    Rejected 109–443–61

    The Left
    For
    Greens
    For
    S&D
    Against
    Renew
    Against
    EPP
    Against
    ECR
    Against
    Patriots
    Abst.
    ESN
    Against
  2. 23 Jan 2025 Amendment 5 to paragraph 5

    Rejected 56–546–10

    The Left
    For
    Greens
    Against
    S&D
    Against
    Renew
    Against
    EPP
    Against
    ECR
    Against
    Patriots
    Against
    ESN
    Against
  3. 23 Jan 2025 Amendment 3 to paragraph 5

    Rejected 164–435–13

    The Left
    Against
    Greens
    Against
    S&D
    Against
    Renew
    Against
    EPP
    Against
    ECR
    For
    Patriots
    For
    ESN
    For
  4. 23 Jan 2025 Amendment 2, adding text after paragraph 5

    Rejected 135–435–42

    The Left
    Against
    Greens
    Against
    S&D
    Against
    Renew
    Against
    EPP
    Against
    ECR
    Divided
    Patriots
    For
    ESN
    For
  5. 23 Jan 2025 Amendment 6, adding text after paragraph 5

    Rejected 62–540–8

    The Left
    For
    Greens
    Against
    S&D
    Against
    Renew
    Against
    EPP
    Against
    ECR
    Against
    Patriots
    Against
    ESN
    Against
  6. 23 Jan 2025 Amendment 1, adding text after recital D

    Rejected 113–431–64

    The Left
    Against
    Greens
    Against
    S&D
    Against
    Renew
    Against
    EPP
    Against
    ECR
    Abst.
    Patriots
    For
    ESN
    For
  7. 23 Jan 2025 Final vote — text as a whole

    Adopted 533–24–48

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

Versions, 9

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

  1. Adopted by Parliament23 Jan 2025

    Adopted text TA10-0005/2025 TA-10-2025-0005

    Compare with tabled for plenary

  2. Tabled for plenary22 Jan 2025

    Joint motion RC-B10-0087/2025 RC-10-2025-0087

    Compare with tabled for plenary

  3. Tabled for plenary20 Jan 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0089/2025 B-10-2025-0089

  4. Tabled for plenary20 Jan 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0091/2025 B-10-2025-0091

  5. Tabled for plenary20 Jan 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0092/2025 B-10-2025-0092

  6. Tabled for plenary20 Jan 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0087/2025 B-10-2025-0087

  7. Tabled for plenary20 Jan 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0093/2025 B-10-2025-0093

  8. Tabled for plenary20 Jan 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0088/2025 B-10-2025-0088

  9. Tabled for plenary20 Jan 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0090/2025 B-10-2025-0090

AI: Each version in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
  • Adopted text TA10-0005/2025: This resolution condemns the arrest and detention of Boualem Sansal and other activists, journalists, and human rights defenders in Algeria, and calls for their immediate release.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0089/2025: The resolution calls on Algerian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release Boualem Sansal and all those detained for exercising freedom of expression, and to drop charges against journalists, human rights defenders and activists.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0091/2025: The resolution condemns the detention of writer Boualem Sansal and other prisoners of opinion in Algeria, and calls for their release and for legal reforms to protect freedom of expression.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0092/2025: This resolution condemns the arrest and detention of Boualem Sansal in Algeria and calls for his immediate release, as well as that of all other political prisoners.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0087/2025: This resolution calls for the immediate and unconditional release and acquittal of Boualem Sansal and all others detained for exercising their rights to freedom of opinion and expression in Algeria.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0093/2025: This resolution condemns the imprisonment of Boualem Sansal and other dissidents in Algeria, and demands their immediate release and the dropping of charges against them.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0088/2025: This resolution calls for the immediate and unconditional release of Boualem Sansal, a Franco-Algerian writer arrested in Algeria, and urges the EU to take actions against Algeria, including suspending funding and restricting visas.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0090/2025: A resolution on the case of Boualem Sansal in Algeria calls for his immediate release and expresses concern about discrimination against Christians and the closure of non-Muslim places of worship in Algeria.

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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-B10-0087/2025 → Adopted text TA10-0005/2025

    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 B10-0089/2025 → Joint motion RC-B10-0087/2025

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

    The resolution now condemns the arrest of Sansal and other activists, calls for their release, and urges a medical mission. It also calls for review of repressive laws and links EU funding to progress on rule of law. The other changes are formal: updated numbering and references.

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Timeline, 3

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

Plenary stage 3 steps · 22 Jan 2025–23 Jan 2025

  1. 23 January 2025

    Plenary vote

    Sitting of 23 Jan 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0087/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0088/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0089/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0090/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0091/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0092/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0093/2025Adopted text TA10-0005/2025

  2. 22 January 2025

    Debated in plenary

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

    Sitting of 22 Jan 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0087/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0088/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0089/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0090/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0091/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0092/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0093/2025

  3. 22 January 2025

    7 amendments tabled for the plenary vote

    Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.

    Amendments 1–3Amendments 4–6Amendment 7

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https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2512
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European Parliament (2025). “Case of Boualem Sansal in Algeria”. Dossier, 23 January 2025. procId 2025-2512, reference 2025/2512(RSP). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2512 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2025%2F2512(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2025-2512 (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX 
@misc{epw-dossier-2025-2512,
  author = {{European Parliament}},
  title = {{Case of Boualem Sansal in Algeria}},
  year = {2025},
  date = {2025-01-23},
  howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2512}},
  url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2512},
  urldate = {2026-09-25},
  publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
  note = {Dossier. procId 2025-2512, reference 2025/2512(RSP). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2025\%2F2512(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record (CC BY 4.0)}
}