Dossier · Resolution on a topical subject
10th anniversary of the detention of jailed Swedish publisher Gui Minhai in China
- Reference
- 2025/2906(RSP) Resolution on a topical subject
- Where it stands
- Parliament adopted the text on 9 October 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
- Stage
- Parliament’s position
More facts (3)
- Decisions in plenary
- 1
- Last vote
- 9 Oct 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 9 October 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct 2025 | 10th anniversary of the detention of jailed Swedish publisher Gui Minhai in China | Resolutions | Adopted | 546 for, 3 against, 44 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).
- 9 Oct 2025 Final vote on the motion for a resolution
Adopted 546–3–44
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- Abst.
Versions, 8
The text of the dossier, version by version, newest first. Compare shows what changed between two consecutive versions.
Adopted by Parliament9 Oct 2025
Adopted text TA10-0225/2025 TA-10-2025-0225
Tabled for plenary8 Oct 2025
Joint motion RC-B10-0412/2025 RC-10-2025-0412
Tabled for plenary6 Oct 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0412/2025 B-10-2025-0412
Tabled for plenary6 Oct 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0433/2025 B-10-2025-0433
Tabled for plenary6 Oct 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0414/2025 B-10-2025-0414
Tabled for plenary6 Oct 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0435/2025 B-10-2025-0435
Tabled for plenary6 Oct 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0431/2025 B-10-2025-0431
Tabled for plenary6 Oct 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0429/2025 B-10-2025-0429
AI: Each version in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
- Adopted text TA10-0225/2025: The resolution marks the 10th anniversary of Swedish publisher Gui Minhai's detention in China and condemns his abduction, arbitrary arrest, and sentencing.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0412/2025: A resolution on the 10th anniversary of the detention of Swedish publisher Gui Minhai in China condemns his abduction, detention and sentencing, and calls for his immediate release.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0433/2025: A resolution marking the 10th anniversary of Gui Minhai's detention calls for his immediate and unconditional release and for China to respect his rights.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0414/2025: A resolution condemning the enforced disappearance of Swedish citizen Gui Minhai and urging China to release him and other detained journalists and political prisoners.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0435/2025: A resolution on the 10th anniversary of the detention of Swedish publisher Gui Minhai in China condemns his continued detention and calls for his immediate release.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0431/2025: This resolution condemns the abduction and arbitrary detention of Swedish publisher Gui Minhai in China, calls for his immediate release, and demands respect for his rights as an EU citizen.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0429/2025: A resolution marking the tenth anniversary of the detention of Swedish publisher Gui Minhai in China, condemning his arbitrary arrest and sentencing, and calling for his immediate release and return to Sweden.
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-B10-0412/2025 → Adopted text TA10-0225/2025
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 · 8 Oct 2025–9 Oct 2025
9 October 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 9 Oct 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0412/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0414/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0429/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0431/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0433/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0435/2025Adopted text TA10-0225/2025
8 October 2025
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 8 Oct 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0412/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0414/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0429/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0431/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0433/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0435/2025
Connections
Texts, decisions, people and other dossiers related to this one.
Texts voted on
- Text MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the 10th anniversary of the detention of jailed Swedish publisher Gui Minhai in China Motion for a resolution B10-0433/2025 9 Oct 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). “10th anniversary of the detention of jailed Swedish publisher Gui Minhai in China”. Dossier, 9 October 2025. procId 2025-2906, reference 2025/2906(RSP). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2906 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2025%2F2906(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2025-2906 (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX
@misc{epw-dossier-2025-2906,
author = {{European Parliament}},
title = {{10th anniversary of the detention of jailed Swedish publisher Gui Minhai in China}},
year = {2025},
date = {2025-10-09},
howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2906}},
url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2906},
urldate = {2026-09-25},
publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
note = {Dossier. procId 2025-2906, reference 2025/2906(RSP). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2025\%2F2906(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record (CC BY 4.0)}
}