Dossier · Resolution on a topical subject

Deteriorating situation of political prisoners in Belarus, in particular the case of Aliaksandra Pulinovich

Reference: 2026/2766(RSP) Resolution on a topical subject
Where it stands: Parliament adopted the text on 18 June 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
Stage: Parliament’s position

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Decisions in plenary: 1
Last vote: 18 Jun 2026 · Adopted
Versions: 8 versions

Decisions in plenary: 1
Last vote: 18 Jun 2026 · Adopted
Versions: 8 versions

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Tabled for plenary (done)
Plenary vote (done) Adopted 18 June 2026
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Decisions in plenary, 1

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Date	Decision	Kind	Effect	Final vote
18 Jun 2026	Deteriorating situation of political prisoners in Belarus, in particular the case of Aliaksandra Pulinovich	Resolutions	Adopted	504 for, 4 against, 55 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).

Voting grid of 2026/2766(RSP): one row per roll call, one column per group, then the result.
Vote	The Left	Greens	S&D	Renew	EPP	ECR	Patriots	ESN	Result
18 Jun 2026 Amendment 2, adding text after paragraph 3	Divided	For	For	For	For	For	For	For	Adopted488–39–28
18 Jun 2026 Amendment 3, adding text after paragraph 4 — part 1	Against	Against	Against	Against	Against	For	For	For	Rejected177–369–17
18 Jun 2026 Amendment 3, adding text after paragraph 4 — part 2	Against	Against	Against	Against	Against	Divided	For	For	Rejected135–366–60
18 Jun 2026 Amendment 3, adding text after paragraph 4 — part 3	Against	Against	Against	Against	Against	Against	Divided	For	Rejected93–437–22
18 Jun 2026 Vote on text inserted after recital C	Against	Abst.	Abst.	For	For	For	For	For	Adopted366–43–148
18 Jun 2026 Amendment 1, adding text after recital D	Divided	For	For	For	For	For	For	For	Adopted488–37–30
18 Jun 2026 Final vote — text as a whole	For	For	For	For	For	For	For	Abst.	Adopted504–4–55

18 Jun 2026 Amendment 2, adding text after paragraph 3

Adopted 488–39–28

The Left

Divided
Greens

For
S&D

For
Renew

For
EPP

For
ECR

For
Patriots

For
ESN

For
18 Jun 2026 Amendment 3, adding text after paragraph 4 — part 1

Rejected 177–369–17

The Left

Against
Greens

Against
S&D

Against
Renew

Against
EPP

Against
ECR

For
Patriots

For
ESN

For
18 Jun 2026 Amendment 3, adding text after paragraph 4 — part 2

Rejected 135–366–60

The Left

Against
Greens

Against
S&D

Against
Renew

Against
EPP

Against
ECR

Divided
Patriots

For
ESN

For
18 Jun 2026 Amendment 3, adding text after paragraph 4 — part 3

Rejected 93–437–22

The Left

Against
Greens

Against
S&D

Against
Renew

Against
EPP

Against
ECR

Against
Patriots

Divided
ESN

For
18 Jun 2026 Vote on text inserted after recital C

Adopted 366–43–148

The Left

Against
Greens

Abst.
S&D

Abst.
Renew

For
EPP

For
ECR

For
Patriots

For
ESN

For
18 Jun 2026 Amendment 1, adding text after recital D

Adopted 488–37–30

The Left

Divided
Greens

For
S&D

For
Renew

For
EPP

For
ECR

For
Patriots

For
ESN

For
18 Jun 2026 Final vote — text as a whole

Adopted 504–4–55

The Left

For
Greens

For
S&D

For
Renew

For
EPP

For
ECR

For
Patriots

For
ESN

Abst.

Versions, 8

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

Adopted by Parliament18 Jun 2026

Adopted text TA10-0224/2026 TA-10-2026-0224

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Tabled for plenary17 Jun 2026

Joint motion RC-B10-0294/2026 RC-10-2026-0294

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Tabled for plenary16 Jun 2026

Motion for a resolution B10-0325/2026 B-10-2026-0325
Tabled for plenary16 Jun 2026

Motion for a resolution B10-0324/2026 B-10-2026-0324
Tabled for plenary16 Jun 2026

Motion for a resolution B10-0327/2026 B-10-2026-0327
Tabled for plenary16 Jun 2026

Motion for a resolution B10-0326/2026 B-10-2026-0326
Tabled for plenary16 Jun 2026

Motion for a resolution B10-0328/2026 B-10-2026-0328
Tabled for plenary15 Jun 2026

Motion for a resolution B10-0294/2026 B-10-2026-0294

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Adopted text TA10-0224/2026: Parliament's resolution demands the immediate release of Aliaksandra Pulinovich and all political prisoners in Belarus, their rehabilitation and the restoration of their rights.
Motion for a resolution B10-0325/2026: This resolution condemns the politically motivated conviction of Aliaksandra Pulinovich and calls for her immediate release, along with all political prisoners in Belarus.
Motion for a resolution B10-0324/2026: This resolution addresses the deteriorating situation of political prisoners in Belarus, focusing on Aliaksandra Pulinovich, and calls for their release and improved treatment.
Motion for a resolution B10-0327/2026: This resolution condemns the deteriorating situation of political prisoners in Belarus, especially Aliaksandra Pulinovich, and demands their immediate release and the abolition of Article 411 of the Criminal Code.
Motion for a resolution B10-0326/2026: This resolution condemns the repression by the Lukashenka regime in Belarus and demands the immediate release of all political prisoners, including Aliaksandra Pulinovich.
Motion for a resolution B10-0328/2026: This resolution condemns the deteriorating situation of political prisoners in Belarus, focusing on Aliaksandra Pulinovich, and demands her immediate release and that of all political prisoners.
Motion for a resolution B10-0294/2026: This resolution condemns the continued detention of political prisoners in Belarus and calls for their immediate and unconditional 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.

Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament Joint motion RC-B10-0294/2026 → Adopted text TA10-0224/2026

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The new version adds recitals and a paragraph on the misuse of Article 411 of the Criminal Code of Belarus, including specific prisoner cases and a call for repeal.

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Tabled for plenary → Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0325/2026 → Joint motion RC-B10-0294/2026

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The new text adds specifics on Pulinovich's detention and sentencing, broadens condemnation of repression, and expands demands to include abolishing terrorist lists and supporting international accountability. It also acknowledges US efforts but conditions normalisation on releasing all prisoners and ending repression, and urges the EU to intensify actions including summoning ambassadors and granting visas. The changes are substantive, updating the resolution's scope and demands.

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Timeline, 3

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

Plenary stage 3 steps · 17 Jun 2026–18 Jun 2026

18 June 2026

Plenary vote

Sitting of 18 Jun 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0294/2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0324/2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0325/2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0326/2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0327/2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0328/2026 Adopted text TA10-0224/2026
17 June 2026

Debated in plenary

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

Sitting of 17 Jun 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0294/2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0324/2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0325/2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0326/2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0327/2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0328/2026
17 June 2026

3 amendments tabled for the plenary vote

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

Amendments 1–2 Amendment 3

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Texts voted on

Text MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Deteriorating situation of political prisoners in Belarus, in particular the case of Aliaksandra Pulinovich Motion for a resolution B10-0326/2026 18 Jun 2026

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Permalink: https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2766
Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL)
Data source: EP Open Data API: procedure record
Licensed CC BY 4.0.
Retrieved: 25 September 2026

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European Parliament (2026). “Deteriorating situation of political prisoners in Belarus, in particular the case of Aliaksandra Pulinovich”. Dossier, 18 June 2026. procId 2026-2766, reference 2026/2766(RSP). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2766 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2026%2F2766(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2026-2766 (CC BY 4.0).

BibTeX

@misc{epw-dossier-2026-2766,
  author = {{European Parliament}},
  title = {{Deteriorating situation of political prisoners in Belarus, in particular the case of Aliaksandra Pulinovich}},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-06-18},
  howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2766}},
  url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2766},
  urldate = {2026-09-25},
  publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
  note = {Dossier. procId 2026-2766, reference 2026/2766(RSP). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2026\%2F2766(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record (CC BY 4.0)}
}