The situation of Ethiopian migrants in detention centres in Saudi Arabia
· RC-B9-0325/2020 · Résolution
The European Parliament adopted by 413 votes to 49, with 233 abstentions, a resolution on the situation of Ethiopian migrants in detention centres in Saudi Arabia.
The text adopted in plenary was tabled as a joint resolution by the S&D, Renew and Greens/EFA groups.
Migrant workers, including from African and Asian countries, make up an estimated 20 % of the population of Saudi Arabia and have played an essential role in the economies of Saudi Arabia and other countries in the region.
However, since April 2020, according to Human Rights Watch reports, around 30 000 Ethiopian migrants, including pregnant women and children, are being arbitrarily detained in Saudi Arabia under horrific conditions after having been forcibly expelled from war-torn…
For: 413(59 %). Against: 49(7 %). Abstentions: 233(34 %). In total, 695 MEPs voted. 10 MEPs didn’t vote.
Magdalena ADAMOWICZEPP · Polandabstention
Asim ADEMOVEPP · Bulgariaabstention
Isabella ADINOLFINon-attached · Italyfor
Matteo ADINOLFIIdentity and Democracy · Italyabstention
Alex AGIUS SALIBAS&D · Maltafor
Mazaly AGUILARECR · Spainagainst
Clara AGUILERAS&D · Spainfor
Abir AL-SAHLANIRenew · Swedenfor
Alviina ALAMETSÄGreens/EFA · Finlandfor
Alexander ALEXANDROV YORDANOVEPP · Bulgariaabstention
European People’s PartyFor: 24(13 %). Against: 3(2 %). Abstentions: 158(85 %). In total, 185 MEPs voted. 2 MEPs didn’t vote.
Progressive Alliance of Socialists and DemocratsFor: 142(100 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 0(0 %). In total, 142 MEPs voted. 3 MEPs didn’t vote.
Renew EuropeFor: 92(94 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 6(6 %). In total, 98 MEPs voted. 0 MEPs didn’t vote.
Identity and DemocracyFor: 26(35 %). Against: 4(5 %). Abstentions: 44(59 %). In total, 74 MEPs voted. 1 MEPs didn’t vote.
Greens/European Free AllianceFor: 67(100 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 0(0 %). In total, 67 MEPs voted. 2 MEPs didn’t vote.
European Conservatives and ReformistsFor: 3(5 %). Against: 42(69 %). Abstentions: 16(26 %). In total, 61 MEPs voted. 1 MEPs didn’t vote.
The Left in the European ParliamentFor: 36(92 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 3(8 %). In total, 39 MEPs voted. 0 MEPs didn’t vote.
Non-attached MembersFor: 23(79 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 6(21 %). In total, 29 MEPs voted. 1 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Germany
For: 55(59 %). Against: 2(2 %). Abstentions: 36(39 %). In total, 93 MEPs voted. 3 MEPs didn’t vote.
- France
For: 70(90 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 8(10 %). In total, 78 MEPs voted. 1 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Italy
For: 32(43 %). Against: 6(8 %). Abstentions: 37(49 %). In total, 75 MEPs voted. 1 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Spain
For: 42(71 %). Against: 4(7 %). Abstentions: 13(22 %). In total, 59 MEPs voted. 0 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Poland
For: 9(18 %). Against: 27(53 %). Abstentions: 15(29 %). In total, 51 MEPs voted. 1 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Romania
For: 18(56 %). Against: 1(3 %). Abstentions: 13(41 %). In total, 32 MEPs voted. 1 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Netherlands
For: 18(62 %). Against: 1(3 %). Abstentions: 10(34 %). In total, 29 MEPs voted. 0 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Belgium
For: 14(70 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 6(30 %). In total, 20 MEPs voted. 1 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Czechia
For: 7(33 %). Against: 1(5 %). Abstentions: 13(62 %). In total, 21 MEPs voted. 0 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Hungary
For: 8(38 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 13(62 %). In total, 21 MEPs voted. 0 MEPs didn’t vote.
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