ENVote in the European Parliament
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
- 477 For
- 7 Against
- 69 Abstention
- 166 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
Adopted
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)For12
- 12For
- 4Against
- 6Abstention
- 8Did not vote
European People's Party (EPP)For144
- 144For
- 0Against
- 1Abstention
- 43Did not vote
Patriots for Europe (PfE)For43
- 43For
- 0Against
- 21Abstention
- 21Did not vote
Greens/European Free Alliance (Greens/EFA)For42
- 42For
- 0Against
- 0Abstention
- 11Did not vote
Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D)For99
- 99For
- 1Against
- 0Abstention
- 36Did not vote
Renew Europe (Renew)For59
- 59For
- 0Against
- 0Abstention
- 16Did not vote
European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR)For40
- 40For
- 1Against
- 22Abstention
- 16Did not vote
The Left in the European Parliament (GUE/NGL)For35
- 35For
- 0Against
- 0Abstention
- 11Did not vote
Europe of Sovereign Nations (ESN)For3
- 3For
- 1Against
- 19Abstention
- 4Did not vote
Members
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| Name | Country | Group | Vote Position |
|---|---|---|---|
 Slovenia | EPP | For | |
 France | PfE | For | |
 Sweden | EPP | For | |
 Romania | Greens/EFA | For | |
 Spain | S&D | For | |
 Germany | Renew | For | |
| Romania | S&D | For | |
| France | NI | For | |
 Italy | Greens/EFA | For | |
| Germany | NI | For |
