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Arbitrary arrest and sentencing of academics Bahruz Samadov and Igbal Abilov in Azerbaijan
Date: 18.12.2025Reference: RC-B10-0567/2025detention before trialcruel and degrading treatmenthuman rightsright to justiceinternational humanitarian lawarrestacademic freedomAzerbaijanrepressionfreedom of expression
Overall Result
- 121 For
- 377 Against
- 50 Abstention
- 171 Did not vote
How we count
- Yes, No and Abstention come from the European Parliament's roll-call voting protocol.
- “Did not vote” is derived: MEPs with a mandate on the voting day for whom no vote was recorded. Abstentions do not count towards this.
- Subsequent vote corrections are shown but do not change the official result.
- Each vote (overall vote, amendment, partial vote) counts separately. Therefore totals may differ from pages that count differently.
Status
Rejected
Outcome as recorded by the European Parliament.
- Vote held on
Procedure timeline
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Sources
Data: EP Open Data API
What is this about?
- The resolution condemns the arbitrary arrest and sentencing of academics Bahruz Samadov and Igbal Abilov in Azerbaijan on fabricated treason charges, highlighting a broader crackdown on dissent.
- It demands their immediate release and adherence to international fair trial standards, including access to legal and medical care.
- The EU is urged to reassess its trade relations, suspend energy partnerships, and condition cooperation on human rights improvements.
- Targeted sanctions against officials responsible for violations, such as state authorities, are called for under the EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime.
- The resolution reflects concerns over Azerbaijan’s deteriorating human rights record and its impact on EU values.
Vote by political group
How the political groups voted
Non-attached Members (NI)For2
- 2For
- 6Against
- 12Abstention
- 10Did not vote
Patriots for Europe (PfE)For57
- 57For
- 0Against
- 8Abstention
- 20Did not vote
European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR)For35
- 35For
- 4Against
- 23Abstention
- 17Did not vote
Europe of Sovereign Nations (ESN)For19
- 19For
- 0Against
- 4Abstention
- 4Did not vote
European People's Party (EPP)For8
- 8For
- 132Against
- 3Abstention
- 45Did not vote
Renew Europe (Renew)For0
- 0For
- 58Against
- 0Abstention
- 17Did not vote
Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D)For0
- 0For
- 100Against
- 0Abstention
- 36Did not vote
Greens/European Free Alliance (Greens/EFA)For0
- 0For
- 41Against
- 0Abstention
- 12Did not vote
The Left in the European Parliament (GUE/NGL)For0
- 0For
- 36Against
- 0Abstention
- 10Did not vote
Members
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| Name | Country | Group | Vote Position |
|---|---|---|---|
 France | PfE | For | |
 Poland | ECR | For | |
| France | PfE | For | |
| Poland | ECR | For | |
 Cyprus | ECR | For | |
 Germany | ESN | For | |
| Poland | ECR | For | |
| France | PfE | For | |
| Poland | ECR | For | |
| Poland | ECR | For |
