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Case of Elene Khoshtaria and political prisoners under the Georgian Dream regime

Reference
2026/2643(RSP) Resolution on a topical subject
Where it stands
Parliament adopted the text on 12 March 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
Stage
Parliament’s position
More facts (3)
Decisions in plenary
1
Last vote
12 Mar 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 March 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 Mar 2026Case of Elene Khoshtaria and political prisoners under the Georgian Dream regime ResolutionsAdopted438 for, 37 against, 81 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 Mar 2026 Amendment 1, adding text after paragraph 2

    Adopted 273–199–81

    The Left
    Against
    Greens
    Against
    S&D
    Against
    Renew
    For
    EPP
    For
    ECR
    For
    Patriots
    Abst.
    ESN
    Abst.
  2. 12 Mar 2026 Amendment 2, adding text after paragraph 3

    Adopted 277–244–31

    The Left
    Against
    Greens
    Against
    S&D
    Against
    Renew
    For
    EPP
    For
    ECR
    For
    Patriots
    Divided
    ESN
    Against
  3. 12 Mar 2026 Final vote — text as a whole

    Adopted 438–37–81

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

Versions, 9

The text of the dossier, version by version, newest first. Compare shows what changed between two consecutive versions.

  1. Adopted by Parliament12 Mar 2026

    Adopted text TA10-0083/2026 TA-10-2026-0083

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  2. Tabled for plenary11 Mar 2026

    Joint motion RC-B10-0158/2026 RC-10-2026-0158

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  3. Tabled for plenary9 Mar 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0161/2026 B-10-2026-0161

  4. Tabled for plenary9 Mar 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0174/2026 B-10-2026-0174

  5. Tabled for plenary9 Mar 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0164/2026 B-10-2026-0164

  6. Tabled for plenary9 Mar 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0158/2026 B-10-2026-0158

  7. Tabled for plenary9 Mar 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0171/2026 B-10-2026-0171

  8. Tabled for plenary9 Mar 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0162/2026 B-10-2026-0162

  9. Tabled for plenary9 Mar 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0168/2026 B-10-2026-0168

AI: Each version in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
  • Adopted text TA10-0083/2026: Parliament condemns the politically motivated detention of Elene Khoshtaria and others in Georgia, demanding their immediate release and the withdrawal of charges.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0161/2026: This resolution condemns the arrest and prosecution of Elene Khoshtaria and other political prisoners in Georgia, and calls for their release.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0174/2026: This resolution condemns democratic backsliding in Georgia under Georgian Dream rule and calls for the release of political prisoners, including Elene Khoshtaria, Mikheil Saakashvili, and Mzia Amaglobeli.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0164/2026: This resolution condemns the Georgian Dream authorities for persecuting political opponents, journalists and activists, and demands the release of Elene Khoshtaria and all other political prisoners.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0158/2026: This resolution expresses deep concern over politically motivated prosecutions and judicial harassment in Georgia, particularly the case of opposition politician Elene Khoshtaria, and calls for her release and an end to political persecution.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0171/2026: This resolution condemns democratic backsliding and repression in Georgia, urging authorities to release political prisoners and repeal restrictive laws.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0162/2026: This resolution addresses the case of Elene Khoshtaria and political prisoners under the Georgian Dream regime, calling for a fair trial and respect for democratic processes.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0168/2026: This resolution condemns the politically motivated detention of Elene Khoshtaria and other political prisoners in Georgia, and calls for their immediate release.

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What changed, 2

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-B10-0158/2026 → Adopted text TA10-0083/2026

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    Adds concern over Saakashvili's detention and health, calling him a political hostage. Adds concern over foreign influence and investigations against researchers, urging restoration of freedoms.

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  2. Tabled for plenary → Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0161/2026 → Joint motion RC-B10-0158/2026

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

    The new version expands the resolution to cover broader repression, adds specific cases like Mzia Amaglobeli, and calls for sanctions, visa bans, and investigations into ill-treatment and chemical weapons use. It also demands repeal of restrictive laws, stresses EU-Georgia obligations, and reaffirms support for Georgian activists, while removing earlier calls for bilateral sanctions and concerns about visa suspension.

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Timeline, 3

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

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

  1. 12 March 2026

    Plenary vote

    Sitting of 12 Mar 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0158/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0161/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0162/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0164/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0168/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0171/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0174/2026Adopted text TA10-0083/2026

  2. 11 March 2026

    Debated in plenary

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

    Sitting of 11 Mar 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0158/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0161/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0162/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0164/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0168/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0171/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0174/2026

  3. 11 March 2026

    5 amendments tabled for the plenary vote

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

    Amendments 1–2Amendments 3–5

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https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2643
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European Parliament (2026). “Case of Elene Khoshtaria and political prisoners under the Georgian Dream regime”. Dossier, 12 March 2026. procId 2026-2643, reference 2026/2643(RSP). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2643 (retrieved 5 October 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2026%2F2643(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2026-2643 (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX 
@misc{epw-dossier-2026-2643,
  author = {{European Parliament}},
  title = {{Case of Elene Khoshtaria and political prisoners under the Georgian Dream regime}},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-03-12},
  howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2643}},
  url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2643},
  urldate = {2026-10-05},
  publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
  note = {Dossier. procId 2026-2643, reference 2026/2643(RSP). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2026\%2F2643(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record (CC BY 4.0)}
}