Dossier · Resolution on a topical subject
Conviction and imminent sentencing of Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong
- Reference
- 2026/2573(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
- 7 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 | Conviction and imminent sentencing of Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong | Resolutions | Adopted | 503 for, 9 against, 100 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 Final vote on the motion for a resolution
Adopted 503–9–100
- The Left
- Divided
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- Abst.
Versions, 7
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 TA10-0018/2026 TA-10-2026-0018
Tabled for plenary21 Jan 2026
Joint motion RC-B10-0068/2026 RC-10-2026-0068
Tabled for plenary19 Jan 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0085/2026 B-10-2026-0085
Tabled for plenary19 Jan 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0086/2026 B-10-2026-0086
Tabled for plenary19 Jan 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0068/2026 B-10-2026-0068
Tabled for plenary19 Jan 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0084/2026 B-10-2026-0084
Tabled for plenary19 Jan 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0082/2026 B-10-2026-0082
AI: Each version in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
- Adopted text TA10-0018/2026: The European Parliament condemns the conviction of Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong and urges his immediate release, along with all others detained for exercising freedoms.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0085/2026: This resolution condemns the conviction of Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong as a grave violation of fundamental freedoms and the rule of law, and calls for his immediate release and the dropping of all charges against him and others prosecuted for peaceful activism.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0086/2026: This resolution condemns the conviction of Jimmy Lai under Hong Kong's National Security Law as politically motivated and calls for his release and the release of others detained for peaceful rights exercise.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0068/2026: This resolution condemns the conviction and imminent sentencing of Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong, calling for his release and for the repeal of the National Security Law.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0084/2026: This resolution condemns the conviction of Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong and urges his immediate release, alongside all others detained for exercising freedoms. It calls for repealing the National Security Law and Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, suspending extradition treaties, and imposing EU sanctions on officials.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0082/2026: This resolution condemns the conviction of Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong and calls for his immediate release, medical care, and the release of all detained journalists and writers.
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-B10-0068/2026 → Adopted text TA10-0018/2026
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 · 21 Jan 2026–22 Jan 2026
22 January 2026
Plenary vote
Sitting of 22 Jan 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0068/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0082/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0084/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0085/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0086/2026Adopted text TA10-0018/2026
21 January 2026
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 21 Jan 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0068/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0082/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0084/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0085/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0086/2026
Connections
Texts, decisions, people and other dossiers related to this one.
Texts voted on
- Text MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION Conviction and imminent sentencing of Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong Motion for a resolution B10-0082/2026 22 Jan 2026
Dossiers sharing a running issue
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- Dossier Hong Kong, notably the cases of Jimmy Lai and the 45 activists recently convicted under the national security law 2024/2950(RSP) · Resolution on a topical subject 28 Nov 2024 Adopted
- Dossier New Chinese law on ‘ethnic unity and progress’ and the intensified suppression of ethnic identities 2026/2703(RSP) · Resolution on a topical subject 30 Apr 2026 Adopted
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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 (2026). “Conviction and imminent sentencing of Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong”. Dossier, 22 January 2026. procId 2026-2573, reference 2026/2573(RSP). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2573 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2026%2F2573(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2026-2573 (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX
@misc{epw-dossier-2026-2573,
author = {{European Parliament}},
title = {{Conviction and imminent sentencing of Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong}},
year = {2026},
date = {2026-01-22},
howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2573}},
url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2573},
urldate = {2026-09-25},
publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
note = {Dossier. procId 2026-2573, reference 2026/2573(RSP). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2026\%2F2573(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record (CC BY 4.0)}
}