Dossier · Resolution on a topical subject
Brutal repression against protesters in Iran
- Reference
- 2026/2565(RSP) Resolution on a topical subject
- Where it stands
- Parliament adopted the text on 22 January 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
- Stage
- Parliament’s position
More facts (3)
- Decisions in plenary
- 1
- Last vote
- 22 Jan 2026 · 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 22 January 2026
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan 2026 | Brutal repression against protesters in Iran | Resolutions | Adopted | 562 for, 9 against, 57 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).
- 22 Jan 2026 Amendment 8, adding text after paragraph 1
Rejected 128–423–68
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- Abst.
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- For
- 22 Jan 2026 Amendment 11, adding text after paragraph 1
Rejected 262–308–54
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- Abst.
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
- 22 Jan 2026 Amendment 13, adding text after paragraph 1
Rejected 155–358–115
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- Abst.
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- Divided
- 22 Jan 2026 Amendment 16, adding text after paragraph 1
Rejected 257–330–40
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- For
- 22 Jan 2026 Amendment 2, adding text after paragraph 5
Rejected 226–373–30
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- Against
- 22 Jan 2026 Amendment 3, adding text after paragraph 5
Rejected 225–375–31
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- Against
- 22 Jan 2026 Amendment 4, adding text after paragraph 5
Rejected 224–381–18
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- Against
- 22 Jan 2026 Amendment 17, adding text after paragraph 12
Rejected 72–461–91
- The Left
- Divided
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Abst.
- ESN
- For
- 22 Jan 2026 Amendment 18, adding text after paragraph 12
Rejected 62–521–43
- The Left
- Divided
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- Divided
- 22 Jan 2026 Amendment 9, adding text after paragraph 29
Rejected 165–397–60
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- Divided
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- Divided
- 22 Jan 2026 Final vote — text as a whole
Adopted 562–9–57
- The Left
- Divided
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- Abst.
Versions, 9
The text of the dossier, version by version, newest first. Compare shows what changed between two consecutive versions.
Adopted by Parliament22 Jan 2026
Adopted text TA10-0023/2026 TA-10-2026-0023
Tabled for plenary20 Jan 2026
Joint motion RC-B10-0071/2026 RC-10-2026-0071
Tabled for plenary19 Jan 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0069/2026 B-10-2026-0069
Tabled for plenary19 Jan 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0083/2026 B-10-2026-0083
Tabled for plenary19 Jan 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0080/2026 B-10-2026-0080
Tabled for plenary19 Jan 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0071/2026 B-10-2026-0071
Tabled for plenary19 Jan 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0077/2026 B-10-2026-0077
Tabled for plenary19 Jan 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0095/2026 B-10-2026-0095
Tabled for plenary19 Jan 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0081/2026 B-10-2026-0081
AI: Each version in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
- Adopted text TA10-0023/2026: Parliament condemns Iran's violent crackdown on protesters since December 2025, expressing solidarity with the Iranian people and demanding an end to violence, executions, and repression.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0069/2026: This resolution condemns the violent crackdown on protesters in Iran, supports the Iranian people's rights, and calls for investigations, internet restoration, and an end to lethal force.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0083/2026: This resolution condemns Iran's violent crackdown on protests since late 2025, expresses solidarity with the Iranian people, and calls for an end to repression, release of detainees, and respect for human rights.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0080/2026: Parliament condemns Iran's violent crackdown on protesters since December 2025, including lethal force, chemical weapons, internet shutdowns, and the death penalty, and expresses solidarity with the Iranian people.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0071/2026: Parliament condemns Iran's lethal crackdown on protesters, demands an end to violence, release of detainees, and restoration of internet and telecoms.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0077/2026: This resolution condemns Iran's violent crackdown on protests that began on 28 December 2025, citing thousands of deaths and arrests, and calls for accountability, release of detainees, and an end to lethal force.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0095/2026: The European Parliament condemns the brutal repression of protests in Iran, demands release of detainees, and calls for accountability and sanctions against the regime.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0081/2026: The European Parliament condemns Iran's brutal repression of protests and expresses solidarity with the Iranian people.
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-B10-0071/2026 → Adopted text TA10-0023/2026
AI: What changed Written by AI from the official text — check the source
The versions differ only in formal points: a date is completed with the year.
Timeline, 3
Every recorded step, newest first, grouped by stage; the latest stage is open.
Plenary stage 3 steps · 20 Jan 2026–22 Jan 2026
22 January 2026
Plenary vote
Sitting of 22 Jan 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0069/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0071/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0077/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0080/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0081/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0083/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0095/2026Adopted text TA10-0023/2026
20 January 2026
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
20 January 2026
19 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 on the brutal repression against protesters in Iran Motion for a resolution B10-0095/2026 22 Jan 2026
Dossiers sharing a running issue
- Dossier Repression and execution of protesters, dissidents, political prisoners and religious minorities in Iran 2026/2733(RSP) · Resolution on a topical subject 21 May 2026 Adopted
- Dossier Systemic oppression, inhumane conditions and arbitrary detentions by the regime in Iran 2026/2612(RSP) · Resolution on a topical subject 12 Feb 2026 Adopted
- Dossier Escalating repression of the Baha'is in Iran 2025/2987(RSP) · Resolution on a topical subject 27 Nov 2025 Adopted
- Dossier Case of Ahmadreza Jalali in Iran 2025/2753(RSP) · Resolution on a topical subject 19 Jun 2025 Adopted
- Dossier Execution spree in Iran and the confirmation of the death sentences of activists Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani 2025/2628(RSP) · Resolution on a topical subject 3 Apr 2025 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 (2026). “Brutal repression against protesters in Iran”. Dossier, 22 January 2026. procId 2026-2565, reference 2026/2565(RSP). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2565 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2026%2F2565(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2026-2565 (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX
@misc{epw-dossier-2026-2565,
author = {{European Parliament}},
title = {{Brutal repression against protesters in Iran}},
year = {2026},
date = {2026-01-22},
howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2565}},
url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2565},
urldate = {2026-09-25},
publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
note = {Dossier. procId 2026-2565, reference 2026/2565(RSP). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2026\%2F2565(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record (CC BY 4.0)}
}