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Systemic oppression, inhumane conditions and arbitrary detentions by the regime in Iran

Reference
2026/2612(RSP) Resolution on a topical subject
Where it stands
Parliament adopted the text on 12 February 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
Stage
Parliament’s position
More facts (3)
Decisions in plenary
1
Last vote
12 Feb 2026 · Adopted
Versions
9 versions
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Where it stands

The steps of this kind of dossier and how far it has come, from the procedure file.

  1. Tabled for plenary (done)
  2. Plenary vote (done) Adopted 12 February 2026
  3. 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.

Effect: what the decision did. Final vote: for–against–abstained, and how it was recorded.
DateDecisionKindEffectFinal vote
12 Feb 2026Systemic oppression, inhumane conditions and arbitrary detentions by the regime in Iran ResolutionsAdopted524 for, 3 against, 41 abstained by roll call

Voting grid

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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).

  1. 12 Feb 2026 Amendment 6 to paragraph 1

    Adopted 299–244–15

    The Left
    Against
    Greens
    Against
    S&D
    Against
    Renew
    Against
    EPP
    For
    ECR
    For
    Patriots
    For
    ESN
    For
  2. 12 Feb 2026 Amendment 2 to paragraph 10

    Rejected 250–290–27

    The Left
    For
    Greens
    For
    S&D
    For
    Renew
    For
    EPP
    Against
    ECR
    Against
    Patriots
    Against
    ESN
    Against
  3. 12 Feb 2026 Amendment 4 to paragraph 10

    Rejected 193–348–25

    The Left
    For
    Greens
    For
    S&D
    For
    Renew
    Against
    EPP
    Against
    ECR
    Against
    Patriots
    Against
    ESN
    Against
  4. 12 Feb 2026 Amendment 3, adding text after paragraph 10

    Rejected 249–295–26

    The Left
    For
    Greens
    For
    S&D
    For
    Renew
    For
    EPP
    Against
    ECR
    Against
    Patriots
    Against
    ESN
    Against
  5. 12 Feb 2026 Amendment 1, adding text after recital D

    Adopted 423–120–29

    The Left
    For
    Greens
    For
    S&D
    For
    Renew
    Against
    EPP
    For
    ECR
    Against
    Patriots
    For
    ESN
    Divided
  6. 12 Feb 2026 Amendment 5, adding text after recital F

    Rejected 257–275–36

    The Left
    Against
    Greens
    Against
    S&D
    Against
    Renew
    Against
    EPP
    Divided
    ECR
    For
    Patriots
    For
    ESN
    For
  7. 12 Feb 2026 Final vote — text as a whole

    Adopted 524–3–41

    The Left
    For
    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.

  1. Adopted by Parliament12 Feb 2026

    Adopted text TA10-0046/2026 TA-10-2026-0046

    Compare with tabled for plenary

  2. Tabled for plenary11 Feb 2026

    Joint motion RC-B10-0110/2026 RC-10-2026-0110

    Compare with tabled for plenary

  3. Tabled for plenary9 Feb 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0110/2026 B-10-2026-0110

  4. Tabled for plenary9 Feb 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0119/2026 B-10-2026-0119

  5. Tabled for plenary9 Feb 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0122/2026 B-10-2026-0122

  6. Tabled for plenary9 Feb 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0128/2026 B-10-2026-0128

  7. Tabled for plenary9 Feb 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0133/2026 B-10-2026-0133

  8. Tabled for plenary9 Feb 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0117/2026 B-10-2026-0117

  9. Tabled for plenary9 Feb 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0130/2026 B-10-2026-0130

AI: Each version in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
  • Adopted text TA10-0046/2026: The European Parliament resolution condemns the Iranian regime's systemic oppression, arbitrary detentions, torture, and killings, and expresses solidarity with the Iranian people.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0110/2026: The resolution condemns the Iranian regime's crackdown on protesters since late December 2025, including arbitrary detentions, torture, and executions. It demands release of detainees, access for observers, an international investigation, and EU support for digital access.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0119/2026: The resolution condemns Iran's systematic repression, including lethal force, arbitrary arrests, torture, and inhumane detention conditions, and demands the release of all arbitrarily detained individuals.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0122/2026: The resolution strongly condemns the Iranian regime's systemic use of arbitrary detention, torture, extrajudicial killings, and the death penalty as tools of repression.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0128/2026: This resolution condemns the severe repression of peaceful protests in Iran, including lethal force, and calls for an end to impunity for human rights violations.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0133/2026: This resolution condemns the Iranian regime's brutal repression of protesters, including mass killings and arbitrary detentions, and calls for the release of all political prisoners and detained European dual nationals.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0117/2026: This resolution addresses systemic oppression, inhumane conditions, and arbitrary detentions by the regime in Iran, calling for action.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0130/2026: This resolution condemns the Iranian regime's systemic oppression, including killings, arbitrary detentions, torture, and inhumane prison conditions. It calls for an end to violence, release of detainees, abolition of the death penalty, and accountability.

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What changed, 1

Between consecutive versions, newest pair first. The overviews are written by AI from the two texts; the comparison shows every change.

  1. Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament Joint motion RC-B10-0110/2026 → Adopted text TA10-0046/2026

    AI: What changed Written by AI from the official text — check the source

    Adds condemnation of Iran's transnational repression and its election to a UN body, and expands support for Iranians seeking freedom. Broadens solidarity to explicitly support Iranians seeking freedom and an end to Islamist coercion.

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Timeline, 3

Every recorded step, newest first, grouped by stage; the latest stage is open.

Plenary stage 3 steps · 11 Feb 2026–12 Feb 2026

  1. 12 February 2026

    Plenary vote

    Sitting of 12 Feb 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0110/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0117/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0119/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0122/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0128/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0130/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0133/2026Adopted text TA10-0046/2026

  2. 11 February 2026

    Debated in plenary

    MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.

    Sitting of 11 Feb 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0110/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0117/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0119/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0122/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0128/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0130/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0133/2026

  3. 11 February 2026

    6 amendments tabled for the plenary vote

    Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.

    Amendments 1–3Amendment 4Amendments 5–6

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https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2612
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5 October 2026

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European Parliament (2026). “Systemic oppression, inhumane conditions and arbitrary detentions by the regime in Iran”. Dossier, 12 February 2026. procId 2026-2612, reference 2026/2612(RSP). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2612 (retrieved 5 October 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2026%2F2612(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2026-2612 (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX 
@misc{epw-dossier-2026-2612,
  author = {{European Parliament}},
  title = {{Systemic oppression, inhumane conditions and arbitrary detentions by the regime in Iran}},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-02-12},
  howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2612}},
  url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2612},
  urldate = {2026-10-05},
  publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
  note = {Dossier. procId 2026-2612, reference 2026/2612(RSP). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2026\%2F2612(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record (CC BY 4.0)}
}