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Targeted expulsions of foreign journalists and Christians in Türkiye under national security pretexts

Reference
2026/2613(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 2026Targeted expulsions of foreign journalists and foreign Christians in Türkiye under national security pretexts ResolutionsAdopted502 for, 2 against, 59 abstained by roll call

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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 3 to recital D

    Rejected 175–377–16

    The Left
    Against
    Greens
    Against
    S&D
    Against
    Renew
    Against
    EPP
    Against
    ECR
    For
    Patriots
    For
    ESN
    For
  2. 12 Feb 2026 Final vote — text as a whole

    Adopted 502–2–59

    The Left
    Divided
    Greens
    Divided
    S&D
    For
    Renew
    For
    EPP
    For
    ECR
    For
    Patriots
    For
    ESN
    For

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 TA10-0047/2026 TA-10-2026-0047

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  2. Tabled for plenary11 Feb 2026

    Joint motion RC-B10-0120/2026 RC-10-2026-0120

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  3. Tabled for plenary9 Feb 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0134/2026 B-10-2026-0134

  4. Tabled for plenary9 Feb 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0129/2026 B-10-2026-0129

  5. Tabled for plenary9 Feb 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0127/2026 B-10-2026-0127

  6. Tabled for plenary9 Feb 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0120/2026 B-10-2026-0120

  7. Tabled for plenary9 Feb 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0118/2026 B-10-2026-0118

  8. Tabled for plenary9 Feb 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0111/2026 B-10-2026-0111

  9. Tabled for plenary9 Feb 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0131/2026 B-10-2026-0131

AI: Each version in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
  • Adopted text TA10-0047/2026: Parliament's resolution condemns Türkiye's targeted expulsions of foreign journalists and Christians under national security pretexts, citing lack of evidence and due process.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0134/2026: This resolution addresses the expulsion of foreign journalists and Christians from Türkiye under national security pretexts. It calls on Türkiye to halt deportation proceedings against Kaveh Taheri and to stop using security codes against foreign nationals without transparent justification.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0129/2026: This resolution addresses the expulsion and harassment of foreign journalists and Christians in Türkiye under national security pretexts. It calls on Turkish authorities to stop such practices and on the Commission to act firmly.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0127/2026: This resolution condemns Türkiye's expulsion of foreign Christians and arrests of journalists under national security pretexts, calling for an end to these practices and for EU accession negotiations to be ended.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0120/2026: This resolution condemns Türkiye's targeted expulsions of foreign journalists and Christians under national-security pretexts, urging an end to security codes N-82 and G-87, release of Kaveh Taheri, and alignment of laws with European standards.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0118/2026: This resolution addresses the expulsion and detention of foreign journalists and Christians in Türkiye under national security pretexts. It calls for the release of detained individuals, an end to harassment, and protection of religious minorities.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0111/2026: This resolution condemns Türkiye's expulsions of foreign journalists and Christians under security pretexts, and its broader democratic backsliding and human rights abuses.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0131/2026: This resolution condemns Türkiye's use of national security pretexts to expel foreign Christians and journalists, citing cases like Kaveh Taheri and Kenneth Arthur Wiest. It urges Türkiye to ensure fair treatment, review security codes, lift unjustified bans, and protect press freedom.

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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-B10-0120/2026 → Adopted text TA10-0047/2026

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    Adds a recital and a paragraph linking the expulsions to broader restrictions on freedoms and democratic decline. The other changes are formal or wording: a date is completed and a phrase is rephrased.

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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 B10-0111/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0118/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0120/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0127/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0129/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0131/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0134/2026Adopted text TA10-0047/2026

  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 B10-0111/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0118/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0120/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0127/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0129/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0131/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0134/2026

  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.

    Amendment 1Amendment 2Amendments 3–4Amendment 5Amendment 6

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European Parliament (2026). “Targeted expulsions of foreign journalists and Christians in Türkiye under national security pretexts”. Dossier, 12 February 2026. procId 2026-2613, reference 2026/2613(RSP). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2613 (retrieved 5 October 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2026%2F2613(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2026-2613 (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX 
@misc{epw-dossier-2026-2613,
  author = {{European Parliament}},
  title = {{Targeted expulsions of foreign journalists and Christians in Türkiye under national security pretexts}},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-02-12},
  howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2613}},
  url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2613},
  urldate = {2026-10-05},
  publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
  note = {Dossier. procId 2026-2613, reference 2026/2613(RSP). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2026\%2F2613(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record (CC BY 4.0)}
}