Dossier · Resolution on a topical subject
Democracy and HR in Thailand, notably the cases of the lese majesty law and deportation of Uyghur refugees
- Reference
- 2025/2594(RSP) Resolution on a topical subject
- Where it stands
- Parliament adopted the text on 13 March 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
- Stage
- Parliament’s position
More facts (3)
- Decisions in plenary
- 1
- Last vote
- 13 Mar 2025 · 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 13 March 2025
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2025 | Democracy and human rights in Thailand, notably the lese-majesty law and the deportation of Uyghur refugees | Resolutions | Adopted | 482 for, 57 against, 68 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).
- 13 Mar 2025 Final vote — text as a whole
Adopted 482–57–68
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- Against
Versions, 8
The text of the dossier, version by version, newest first. Compare shows what changed between two consecutive versions.
Adopted by Parliament13 Mar 2025
Adopted text TA10-0036/2025 TA-10-2025-0036
Tabled for plenary12 Mar 2025
Joint motion RC-B10-0174/2025 RC-10-2025-0174
Tabled for plenary10 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0194/2025 B-10-2025-0194
Tabled for plenary10 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0174/2025 B-10-2025-0174
Tabled for plenary10 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0191/2025 B-10-2025-0191
Tabled for plenary10 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0192/2025 B-10-2025-0192
Tabled for plenary10 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0193/2025 B-10-2025-0193
Tabled for plenary10 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0176/2025 B-10-2025-0176
AI: Each version in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
- Adopted text TA10-0036/2025: Parliament condemns Thailand's deportation of Uyghur refugees to China and calls for halting forced returns, UNHCR access, and Thailand to ratify refugee conventions.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0194/2025: This resolution expresses concern about Thailand's lèse-majesté law and the deportation of Uyghur refugees to China, urging amendments and respect for human rights.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0174/2025: The resolution condemns Thailand's lèse-majesté law and the deportation of 40 Uyghurs to China, urging Thailand to repeal the law, release political prisoners, and halt deportations of asylum seekers.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0191/2025: This resolution condemns Thailand's deportation of Uyghur refugees to China and calls for an immediate halt to further forced returns.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0192/2025: The resolution condemns Thailand's use of the lèse-majesté law and other repressive laws against activists, journalists, and MPs, and the deportation of Uyghur refugees to China. It calls for legal reforms, release of detainees, and adherence to international obligations.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0193/2025: This resolution condemns Thailand's deportation of forty Uyghur refugees to China and expresses concern for their safety, urging China to guarantee their rights and fair treatment.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0176/2025: This resolution condemns Thailand's deportation of at least 40 Uyghurs to China and expresses concern over the lese-majesty law, calling on the EU and member states to raise human rights concerns with Thai and Chinese authorities.
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-B10-0174/2025 → Adopted text TA10-0036/2025
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.
Timeline, 2
Every recorded step, newest first, grouped by stage; the latest stage is open.
Plenary stage 2 steps · 12 Mar 2025–13 Mar 2025
13 March 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 13 Mar 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0174/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0176/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0191/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0192/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0193/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0194/2025Adopted text TA10-0036/2025
12 March 2025
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 12 Mar 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0174/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0176/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0191/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0192/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0193/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0194/2025
Connections
Texts, decisions, people and other dossiers related to this one.
Texts voted on
- Text MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Democracy and Human Rights in Thailand, notably the cases of the lese-majesty law and deportation of Uyghur refugees Motion for a resolution B10-0192/2025 13 Mar 2025
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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 (2025). “Democracy and HR in Thailand, notably the cases of the lese majesty law and deportation of Uyghur refugees”. Dossier, 13 March 2025. procId 2025-2594, reference 2025/2594(RSP). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2594 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2025%2F2594(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2025-2594 (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX
@misc{epw-dossier-2025-2594,
author = {{European Parliament}},
title = {{Democracy and HR in Thailand, notably the cases of the lese majesty law and deportation of Uyghur refugees}},
year = {2025},
date = {2025-03-13},
howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2594}},
url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2594},
urldate = {2026-09-25},
publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
note = {Dossier. procId 2025-2594, reference 2025/2594(RSP). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2025\%2F2594(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record (CC BY 4.0)}
}