European Parliament demands release of imprisoned academics in Azerbaijan
Official title: De willekeurige arrestatie en veroordeling van de academici Bahruz Samadov en Igbal Abilov in Azerbeidzjan
Status: Parliament has approved this proposal. (parliament: ‘Adopted’)
In plain language
- The European Parliament condemns the heavy prison sentences given to two academics and calls for the immediate release of all political prisoners in Azerbaijan.
- This mainly concerns imprisoned researchers, activists, and opposition figures in Azerbaijan, as well as diplomatic relations with the EU.
- Nothing directly changes for you in daily life, but it shows how the EU stands up internationally for free speech and academic freedom.
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How parliament voted
Passed on 18 December 2025477 for · 7 against · 69 abstention(s)
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EPP (Christian Democrats) Divided
144 for · 0 against · 1 abstention
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S&D (Social Democrats) Divided
99 for · 1 against · 0 abstentions
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Patriots for Europe Divided
43 for · 0 against · 21 abstentions
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ECR (Conservatives) Divided
40 for · 1 against · 22 abstentions
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Renew (Liberals) Voted for
59 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions
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Greens/EFA Voted for
42 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions
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The Left Voted for
35 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions
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Europe of Sovereign Nations Divided
3 for · 1 against · 19 abstentions
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Non-attached Divided
12 for · 4 against · 6 abstentions
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🇭🇺 MEPs from Hungary
Majority in favour3 for · 1 against · 0 abstentions
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