Dossier · Resolution on a topical subject
Escalating repression of the Baha'is in Iran
- Reference
- 2025/2987(RSP) Resolution on a topical subject
- Where it stands
- Parliament adopted the text on 27 November 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
- Stage
- Parliament’s position
More facts (3)
- Decisions in plenary
- 1
- Last vote
- 27 Nov 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 27 November 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov 2025 | Escalating repression of the Baha’is in Iran | Resolutions | Adopted | 549 for, 7 against, 31 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).
- 27 Nov 2025 Amendment 3, adding text after paragraph 5
Rejected 79–493–9
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- For
- 27 Nov 2025 Amendment 4, adding text after paragraph 9
Rejected 46–459–77
- The Left
- Divided
- Greens
- Abst.
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- Divided
- 27 Nov 2025 Amendment 1, adding text after recital D
Rejected 150–388–45
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Divided
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- Divided
- 27 Nov 2025 Amendment 2, adding text after recital D
Rejected 110–457–20
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- Divided
- 27 Nov 2025 Final vote — text as a whole
Adopted 549–7–31
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- Divided
Versions, 9
The text of the dossier, version by version, newest first. Compare shows what changed between two consecutive versions.
Adopted by Parliament27 Nov 2025
Adopted text TA10-0303/2025 TA-10-2025-0303
Tabled for plenary26 Nov 2025
Joint motion RC-B10-0528/2025 RC-10-2025-0528
Tabled for plenary24 Nov 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0541/2025 B-10-2025-0541
Tabled for plenary24 Nov 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0528/2025 B-10-2025-0528
Tabled for plenary24 Nov 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0526/2025 B-10-2025-0526
Tabled for plenary24 Nov 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0509/2025 B-10-2025-0509
Tabled for plenary24 Nov 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0529/2025 B-10-2025-0529
Tabled for plenary24 Nov 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0531/2025 B-10-2025-0531
Tabled for plenary24 Nov 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0535/2025 B-10-2025-0535
AI: Each version in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
- Adopted text TA10-0303/2025: Parliament condemns Iran's escalating persecution of the Baha'i community and other minorities, urging an end to discrimination, detentions, and property confiscation.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0541/2025: This resolution condemns Iran's systematic persecution of Baha'is, especially women, and urges recognition and protection of the minority.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0528/2025: This resolution condemns the escalating repression of religious and ethnic minorities in Iran, particularly the Baha'i community, and calls for specific actions by Iranian authorities and the EU.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0526/2025: This resolution condemns Iran's state-led persecution of the Bahá'í community and calls for an end to discrimination, release of detained Bahá'ís, and equal rights.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0509/2025: This resolution condemns intolerance and force against groups based on differences, and calls for full respect of fundamental rights of religious and ethnic minorities, including in Iran.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0529/2025: This resolution condemns Iran's escalating repression of Baha'is, including arrests, detentions, enforced disappearances, property destruction, and denial of education. It calls for release of prisoners, access for UN monitors, sanctions, investigations, and support for civil society.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0531/2025: This resolution condemns Iran's escalating persecution of the Baha'i community and calls for an immediate end to discrimination, detention, property confiscation, and other abuses.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0535/2025: This resolution condemns Iran's repression of religious and ethnic minorities, especially Baha'is, and calls for their release, property return, and freedom of religion, plus EU sanctions on Iranian officials.
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-B10-0528/2025 → Adopted text TA10-0303/2025
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, 3
Every recorded step, newest first, grouped by stage; the latest stage is open.
Plenary stage 3 steps · 26 Nov 2025–27 Nov 2025
27 November 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 27 Nov 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0509/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0526/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0528/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0529/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0531/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0535/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0541/2025Adopted text TA10-0303/2025
26 November 2025
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 26 Nov 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0509/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0526/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0528/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0529/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0531/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0535/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0541/2025
26 November 2025
4 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 escalating repression of the Baha'i in Iran Motion for a resolution B10-0528/2025 27 Nov 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). “Escalating repression of the Baha'is in Iran”. Dossier, 27 November 2025. procId 2025-2987, reference 2025/2987(RSP). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2987 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2025%2F2987(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2025-2987 (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX
@misc{epw-dossier-2025-2987,
author = {{European Parliament}},
title = {{Escalating repression of the Baha'is in Iran}},
year = {2025},
date = {2025-11-27},
howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2987}},
url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2987},
urldate = {2026-09-25},
publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
note = {Dossier. procId 2025-2987, reference 2025/2987(RSP). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2025\%2F2987(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record (CC BY 4.0)}
}