Dossier · Resolution on a topical subject
The case of unlawful detention and sham trial of Armenian hostages, including high-ranking political representatives from Nagorno-Karabakh, by Azerbaijan
- Reference
- 2025/2596(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
- 10 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 | Unlawful detention and sham trials of Armenian hostages, including high-ranking political representatives from Nagorno-Karabakh, by Azerbaijan | Resolutions | Adopted | 523 for, 3 against, 84 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 Amendment 1, adding text after paragraph 6
Rejected 226–306–51
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Divided
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
- 13 Mar 2025 Amendment 4 to paragraph 7
Rejected 165–439–5
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
- 13 Mar 2025 Paragraph 7 — part 1
Adopted 464–115–39
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- Against
- 13 Mar 2025 Paragraph 7 — part 2
Adopted 496–42–75
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- Divided
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- Abst.
- 13 Mar 2025 Final vote — text as a whole
Adopted 523–3–84
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- Divided
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- Abst.
Versions, 10
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 TA10-0038/2025 TA-10-2025-0038
Tabled for plenary12 Mar 2025
Joint motion RC-B10-0177/2025 RC-10-2025-0177
Tabled for plenary10 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0180/2025 B-10-2025-0180
Tabled for plenary10 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0181/2025 B-10-2025-0181
Tabled for plenary10 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0183/2025 B-10-2025-0183
Tabled for plenary10 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0178/2025 B-10-2025-0178
Tabled for plenary10 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0182/2025 B-10-2025-0182
Tabled for plenary10 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0177/2025 B-10-2025-0177
Tabled for plenary10 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0179/2025 B-10-2025-0179
Tabled for plenary10 Mar 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0184/2025 B-10-2025-0184
AI: Each version in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
- Adopted text TA10-0038/2025: The European Parliament condemns Azerbaijan's detention of 23 Armenian hostages and demands their immediate release, denouncing sham trials and rights violations.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0180/2025: A resolution on Azerbaijan's detention and trials of Armenian hostages, including former Nagorno-Karabakh leaders. It calls for their release on humanitarian grounds, continued peace talks, and protection of cultural heritage.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0181/2025: The resolution condemns Azerbaijan's sham trials of 23 Armenian hostages, including former Nagorno-Karabakh leaders, and calls for their immediate release and fair treatment.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0183/2025: This resolution condemns Azerbaijan's unlawful detention and sham trials of Armenian hostages, including Nagorno-Karabakh leaders, and calls for EU action to secure their release and fair treatment.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0178/2025: The resolution condemns Azerbaijan's unlawful detention and sham trials of Armenian prisoners, including Nagorno-Karabakh leaders, and calls for their release and fair treatment.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0182/2025: The resolution condemns Azerbaijan's detention and sham trials of Armenian hostages, including former Nagorno-Karabakh officials, and demands their immediate release.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0177/2025: A resolution on unlawful detention and sham trials of Armenian hostages, including high-ranking political representatives from Nagorno-Karabakh, by Azerbaijan. It urges Azerbaijan to release all arbitrarily detained Armenians, respect fair trial rights, and calls on the EU to suspend energy trade relations and impose sanctions.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0179/2025: This resolution condemns Azerbaijan's 2023 attack on Nagorno-Karabakh and the detention of Armenian leaders, calling for fair trials and an end to EU funding to Azerbaijan.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0184/2025: This resolution denounces Azerbaijan's unjust detention, inhumane treatment, and unfair trials of Armenian prisoners, including high-ranking political representatives from Nagorno-Karabakh, and demands their immediate and unconditional release.
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-B10-0177/2025 → Adopted text TA10-0038/2025
AI: What changed Written by AI from the official text — check the source
The only change removes a claim about the hostages' health conditions, specifically the hunger strike and deterioration.
Timeline, 3
Every recorded step, newest first, grouped by stage; the latest stage is open.
Plenary stage 3 steps · 12 Mar 2025–13 Mar 2025
13 March 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 13 Mar 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0177/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0178/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0179/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0180/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0181/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0182/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0183/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0184/2025Adopted text TA10-0038/2025
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 B10-0177/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0178/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0179/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0180/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0181/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0182/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0183/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0184/2025
12 March 2025
3 amendments 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 the case of unlawful detention and sham trial of Armenian hostages, including high-ranking political representatives from Nagorno-Karabakh, by Azerbaijan Motion for a resolution B10-0179/2025 13 Mar 2025
Dossiers sharing a running issue
- Dossier Supporting democratic resilience in Armenia 2026/2701(RSP) · Resolution on a topical subject 30 Apr 2026 Adopted
- Dossier Situation in Azerbaijan, violation of human rights and international law and relations with Armenia 2024/2890(RSP) · Resolution on a topical subject 24 Oct 2024 Adopted
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). “The case of unlawful detention and sham trial of Armenian hostages, including high-ranking political representatives from Nagorno-Karabakh, by Azerbaijan”. Dossier, 13 March 2025. procId 2025-2596, reference 2025/2596(RSP). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2596 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2025%2F2596(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2025-2596 (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX
@misc{epw-dossier-2025-2596,
author = {{European Parliament}},
title = {{The case of unlawful detention and sham trial of Armenian hostages, including high-ranking political representatives from Nagorno-Karabakh, by Azerbaijan}},
year = {2025},
date = {2025-03-13},
howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2596}},
url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2596},
urldate = {2026-09-25},
publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
note = {Dossier. procId 2025-2596, reference 2025/2596(RSP). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2025\%2F2596(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record (CC BY 4.0)}
}