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Execution spree in Iran and the confirmation of the death sentences of activists Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani

Reference
2025/2628(RSP) Resolution on a topical subject
Where it stands
Parliament adopted the text on 3 April 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
Stage
Parliament’s position
More facts (3)
Decisions in plenary
1
Last vote
3 Apr 2025 · 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 3 April 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
3 Apr 2025Execution spree in Iran and the confirmation of the death sentences of activists Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani ResolutionsAdoptedshow of hands — no count

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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. 3 Apr 2025 Amendment 4, adding text after paragraph 4

    Rejected 180–404–13

    The Left
    Against
    Greens
    Against
    S&D
    Against
    Renew
    Against
    EPP
    Against
    ECR
    For
    Patriots
    For
    ESN
    For
  2. 3 Apr 2025 Amendment 2 to paragraph 8

    Adopted 378–182–26

    The Left
    Against
    Greens
    For
    S&D
    Against
    Renew
    For
    EPP
    For
    ECR
    For
    Patriots
    For
    ESN
    Divided
  3. 3 Apr 2025 Amendment 3, adding text after recital B

    Adopted 272–264–26

    The Left
    Against
    Greens
    Against
    S&D
    Against
    Renew
    Against
    EPP
    For
    ECR
    For
    Patriots
    For
    ESN
    For
  4. 3 Apr 2025 Amendment 1, adding text after recital C

    Adopted 424–54–120

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

Versions, 8

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

  1. Adopted by Parliament3 Apr 2025

    Adopted text TA10-0062/2025 TA-10-2025-0062

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  2. Tabled for plenary2 Apr 2025

    Joint motion RC-B10-0220/2025 RC-10-2025-0220

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  3. Tabled for plenary31 Mar 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0228/2025 B-10-2025-0228

  4. Tabled for plenary31 Mar 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0222/2025 B-10-2025-0222

  5. Tabled for plenary31 Mar 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0225/2025 B-10-2025-0225

  6. Tabled for plenary31 Mar 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0224/2025 B-10-2025-0224

  7. Tabled for plenary31 Mar 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0220/2025 B-10-2025-0220

  8. Tabled for plenary31 Mar 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0226/2025 B-10-2025-0226

AI: Each version in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
  • Adopted text TA10-0062/2025: The resolution condemns Iran's execution spree and the upholding of death sentences against activists Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani, urging a moratorium on the death penalty and the release of political prisoners and EU nationals.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0228/2025: The resolution condemns Iran's execution spree and the upheld death sentences of activists Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani, urging an immediate moratorium and abolition of the death penalty.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0222/2025: This resolution expresses deep concern over the deteriorating human rights situation in Iran, particularly the death sentences of Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani, and calls for their review and the release of EU nationals and other detainees.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0225/2025: A resolution condemning the execution spree in Iran and the confirmation of death sentences for activists Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani, and calling for urgent action.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0224/2025: This resolution condemns Iran's intensified use of the death penalty as political repression, citing over 950 executions in 2024 and specific cases like Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0220/2025: This resolution condemns the surge in executions in Iran and calls for the revocation of death sentences for activists Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani, as well as for all political prisoners.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0226/2025: The resolution condemns the execution spree in Iran and the death sentences of activists Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani, urging Iranian authorities to revoke them and release detainees.

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What changed, 1

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-B10-0220/2025 → Adopted text TA10-0062/2025

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    Adds new recitals on suppression after Amini's death and on assassinations abroad, and adds a call for international response to assassination attempts. The other changes are formal: punctuation in recital letters.

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Timeline, 3

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

Plenary stage 3 steps · 2 Apr 2025–3 Apr 2025

  1. 3 April 2025

    Plenary vote

    Sitting of 3 Apr 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0220/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0222/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0224/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0225/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0226/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0228/2025Adopted text TA10-0062/2025

  2. 2 April 2025

    Debated in plenary

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

    Sitting of 2 Apr 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0220/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0222/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0224/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0225/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0226/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0228/2025

  3. 2 April 2025

    5 amendments tabled for the plenary vote

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

    Amendments 1–2Amendments 3–5

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https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2628
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European Parliament (2025). “Execution spree in Iran and the confirmation of the death sentences of activists Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani”. Dossier, 3 April 2025. procId 2025-2628, reference 2025/2628(RSP). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2628 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2025%2F2628(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2025-2628 (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX 
@misc{epw-dossier-2025-2628,
  author = {{European Parliament}},
  title = {{Execution spree in Iran and the confirmation of the death sentences of activists Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani}},
  year = {2025},
  date = {2025-04-03},
  howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2628}},
  url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2628},
  urldate = {2026-09-25},
  publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
  note = {Dossier. procId 2025-2628, reference 2025/2628(RSP). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2025\%2F2628(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record (CC BY 4.0)}
}