Dossier · Resolution on a topical subject
Media freedom in Georgia, particularly the case of Mzia Amaglobeli
- Reference
- 2025/2752(RSP) Resolution on a topical subject
- Where it stands
- Parliament adopted the text on 19 June 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
- Stage
- Parliament’s position
More facts (3)
- Decisions in plenary
- 1
- Last vote
- 19 Jun 2025 · 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 June 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2025 | Media freedom in Georgia, particularly the case of Mzia Amaglobeli | Resolutions | Adopted | 324 for, 25 against, 87 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 Jun 2025 Final vote — text as a whole
Adopted 324–25–87
- The Left
- Divided
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- Divided
- Patriots
- Abst.
- ESN
- Against
Versions, 9
The text of the dossier, version by version, newest first. Compare shows what changed between two consecutive versions.
Adopted by Parliament19 Jun 2025
Adopted text TA10-0132/2025 TA-10-2025-0132
Tabled for plenary18 Jun 2025
Joint motion RC-B10-0282/2025 RC-10-2025-0282
Tabled for plenary16 Jun 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0282/2025 B-10-2025-0282
Tabled for plenary16 Jun 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0295/2025 B-10-2025-0295
Tabled for plenary16 Jun 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0290/2025 B-10-2025-0290
Tabled for plenary16 Jun 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0288/2025 B-10-2025-0288
Tabled for plenary16 Jun 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0283/2025 B-10-2025-0283
Tabled for plenary16 Jun 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0289/2025 B-10-2025-0289
Tabled for plenary16 Jun 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0287/2025 B-10-2025-0287
AI: Each version in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
- Adopted text TA10-0132/2025: Parliament demands the immediate release of journalist Mzia Amaglobeli and the withdrawal of charges against her, denouncing her arrest as politically motivated.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0282/2025: The resolution condemns the arrest and prosecution of Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobeli and calls for her release, as well as for the release of all political prisoners.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0295/2025: This resolution addresses media freedom in Georgia, focusing on the case of Mzia Amaglobeli. It urges Georgia's authorities to release her immediately and drop all charges, and to stop intimidation and violence against journalists.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0290/2025: The resolution condemns Georgia's democratic backsliding and the Georgian Dream regime's assault on democratic institutions, political opposition, independent media, civil society, and judicial independence.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0288/2025: This resolution concerns media freedom in Georgia, focusing on the case of journalist Mzia Amaglobeli. It affirms the October 2024 elections were free and fair, criticizes foreign involvement in opposition actions, and calls on the EU to change its approach toward Georgia.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0283/2025: A resolution on media freedom in Georgia, focusing on the case of journalist Mzia Amaglobeli, who faces charges of assaulting a police officer. It condemns her arrest and calls for her release.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0289/2025: This resolution on media freedom in Georgia, particularly the case of Mzia Amaglobeli, urges the Georgian authorities to release her and withdraw charges, end harassment of independent media, and repeal repressive legislation.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0287/2025: The resolution condemns Georgia's abuse of the justice system against journalist Mzia Amaglobeli and calls for her immediate release, an impartial investigation, and an end to political persecution.
What changed, 2
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-B10-0282/2025 → Adopted text TA10-0132/2025
AI: What changed Written by AI from the official text — check the source
Adds a new paragraph on NGO scrutiny, expressing concern about short deadlines for information requests and their potential to paralyse organisations.
Tabled for plenary → Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0282/2025 → Joint motion RC-B10-0282/2025
AI: What changed Written by AI from the official text — check the source
The resolution now includes new recitals detailing Amaglobeli's arrest, repressive laws, media suppression, and sanctions by Estonia and Lithuania. It adds operative paragraphs demanding her release, condemning the regime, calling for investigations, releasing political prisoners, repealing laws, EU support, and sanctions.
Timeline, 2
Every recorded step, newest first, grouped by stage; the latest stage is open.
Plenary stage 2 steps · 18 Jun 2025–19 Jun 2025
19 June 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 19 Jun 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0282/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0283/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0287/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0288/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0289/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0290/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0295/2025Adopted text TA10-0132/2025
18 June 2025
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 18 Jun 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0282/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0283/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0287/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0288/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0289/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0290/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0295/2025
Connections
Texts, decisions, people and other dossiers related to this one.
Texts voted on
- Text MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION The situation of media freedom in Georgia, particularly the case of Mzia Amaglobeli Motion for a resolution B10-0287/2025 19 Jun 2025
Dossiers sharing a running issue
- Dossier Case of Elene Khoshtaria and political prisoners under the Georgian Dream regime 2026/2643(RSP) · Resolution on a topical subject 12 Mar 2026 Adopted
- Dossier 2023 and 2024 Commission reports on Georgia 2025/2024(INI) · Own-initiative report 9 Jul 2025 Adopted
- Dossier Further deterioration of the political situation in Georgia 2025/2522(RSP) · Resolution on a topical subject 13 Feb 2025 Adopted
- Dossier Georgia's worsening democratic crisis following the recent parliamentary elections and alleged electoral fraud 2024/2933(RSP) · Resolution on a topical subject 28 Nov 2024 Adopted
- Dossier The democratic backsliding and threats to political pluralism in Georgia 2024/2822(RSP) · Resolution on a topical subject 9 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). “Media freedom in Georgia, particularly the case of Mzia Amaglobeli”. Dossier, 19 June 2025. procId 2025-2752, reference 2025/2752(RSP). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2752 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2025%2F2752(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2025-2752 (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX
@misc{epw-dossier-2025-2752,
author = {{European Parliament}},
title = {{Media freedom in Georgia, particularly the case of Mzia Amaglobeli}},
year = {2025},
date = {2025-06-19},
howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2752}},
url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2752},
urldate = {2026-09-25},
publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
note = {Dossier. procId 2025-2752, reference 2025/2752(RSP). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2025\%2F2752(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record (CC BY 4.0)}
}