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Shortcomings and deficiencies of the ‘Amnesty Law’ in Venezuela

Reference
2026/2704(RSP) Resolution on a topical subject
Where it stands
Parliament adopted the text on 30 April 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
Stage
Parliament’s position
More facts (3)
Decisions in plenary
1
Last vote
30 Apr 2026 · Adopted
Versions
10 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 30 April 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
30 Apr 2026Shortcomings and deficiencies of the ‘Amnesty Law’ in Venezuela ResolutionsAdopted507 for, 31 against, 35 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. 30 Apr 2026 Amendment 6 to paragraph 2

    Rejected 49–504–20

    The Left
    For
    Greens
    Against
    S&D
    Against
    Renew
    Against
    EPP
    Against
    ECR
    Against
    Patriots
    Against
    ESN
    Against
  2. 30 Apr 2026 Amendment 8 to paragraph 4

    Rejected 83–465–24

    The Left
    For
    Greens
    Against
    S&D
    Against
    Renew
    Against
    EPP
    Against
    ECR
    Against
    Patriots
    Divided
    ESN
    Against
  3. 30 Apr 2026 Amendment 2 to paragraph 5

    Rejected 157–329–69

    The Left
    Abst.
    Greens
    For
    S&D
    For
    Renew
    Against
    EPP
    Against
    ECR
    Against
    Patriots
    Divided
    ESN
    Against
  4. 30 Apr 2026 Final vote — text as a whole

    Adopted 507–31–35

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

Versions, 10

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

  1. Adopted by Parliament30 Apr 2026

    Adopted text TA10-0153/2026 TA-10-2026-0153

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  2. Tabled for plenary29 Apr 2026

    Joint motion RC-B10-0217/2026 RC-10-2026-0217

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  3. Tabled for plenary27 Apr 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0224/2026 B-10-2026-0224

  4. Tabled for plenary27 Apr 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0221/2026 B-10-2026-0221

  5. Tabled for plenary27 Apr 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0218/2026 B-10-2026-0218

  6. Tabled for plenary27 Apr 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0219/2026 B-10-2026-0219

  7. Tabled for plenary27 Apr 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0229/2026 B-10-2026-0229

  8. Tabled for plenary27 Apr 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0226/2026 B-10-2026-0226

  9. Tabled for plenary27 Apr 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0217/2026 B-10-2026-0217

  10. Tabled for plenary27 Apr 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0231/2026 B-10-2026-0231

AI: Each version in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
  • Adopted text TA10-0153/2026: This resolution condemns Venezuela's 'Amnesty Law' as insufficient and repressive, noting that at least 470 political prisoners remain detained and the law has been prematurely terminated.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0224/2026: This resolution criticizes the Venezuelan Amnesty Law, saying it does not address structural problems and is used to avoid responsibility. It also condemns the US military action as a violation of sovereignty.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0221/2026: This resolution addresses the Amnesty Law in Venezuela, noting it as a first step but with serious deficiencies. It demands the release of all political prisoners and calls for transparent, impartial application of the law.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0218/2026: The resolution condemns the US military intervention in Venezuela as a violation of international law and calls for the release of all arbitrarily detained persons.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0219/2026: This resolution condemns the US military intervention in Venezuela, the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, and the murder of 81 people, calling for their release and Maduro's restoration as Head of State.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0229/2026: The European Parliament resolution addresses the shortcomings and deficiencies of the 'Amnesty Law' in Venezuela, calling for its review and for the protection of human rights.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0226/2026: This resolution condemns the U.S. military intervention in Venezuela and recalls that international law must be upheld. It calls for a Venezuelan-led solution, release of political prisoners, and inclusive dialogue for democratic elections.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0217/2026: The resolution condemns Venezuela's 'Amnesty Law for Democratic Coexistence' as insufficient and a tool to whitewash crimes against humanity. It demands the immediate release of all political prisoners and an end to persecution of the opposition.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0231/2026: This resolution addresses the shortcomings of Venezuela's Amnesty Law, which was terminated prematurely and arbitrarily, undermining reconciliation and legal certainty.

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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-B10-0217/2026 → Adopted text TA10-0153/2026

    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.

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  2. Tabled for plenary → Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0224/2026 → Joint motion RC-B10-0217/2026

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

    The new version condemns the amnesty law as insufficient and repressive, demanding unconditional release of all political prisoners and judicial reforms. It also calls for maintaining sanctions until democratic transition steps are taken, and upholds international law. The versions differ only in substance; the new text is a complete rewrite of the original motion.

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Timeline, 3

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

Plenary stage 3 steps · 29 Apr 2026–30 Apr 2026

  1. 30 April 2026

    Plenary vote

    Sitting of 30 Apr 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0217/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0218/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0219/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0221/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0224/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0226/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0229/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0231/2026Adopted text TA10-0153/2026

  2. 29 April 2026

    Debated in plenary

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

    Sitting of 29 Apr 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0217/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0218/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0219/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0221/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0224/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0226/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0229/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0231/2026

  3. 29 April 2026

    10 amendments tabled for the plenary vote

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

    Amendments 1–2Amendments 3–9Amendment 10

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European Parliament (2026). “Shortcomings and deficiencies of the ‘Amnesty Law’ in Venezuela”. Dossier, 30 April 2026. procId 2026-2704, reference 2026/2704(RSP). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2704 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2026%2F2704(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2026-2704 (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX 
@misc{epw-dossier-2026-2704,
  author = {{European Parliament}},
  title = {{Shortcomings and deficiencies of the ‘Amnesty Law’ in Venezuela}},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-04-30},
  howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2704}},
  url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2704},
  urldate = {2026-09-25},
  publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
  note = {Dossier. procId 2026-2704, reference 2026/2704(RSP). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2026\%2F2704(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record (CC BY 4.0)}
}