The deterioration of fundamental freedoms in Hong Kong, notably the case of Jimmy Lai
· RC-B9-0276/2023 · Proposition de résolution
The European Parliament adopted by 483 votes to 9, with 42 abstentions, a resolution on the deterioration of fundamental freedoms in Hong Kong, notably the case of Jimmy Lai.
The text adopted in plenary was tabled by the EPP, S&D, Renew, Greens/EFA, ECR groups and Members.
Since the Chinese regime imposed the National Security Law (NSL) on 30 June 2020, fundamental freedoms, the rule of law and the judiciary’s independence in Hong Kong have deteriorated alarmingly. The PRC has fully breached the ‘one country, two systems’ principle, the Sino-British and Sino-Portuguese Joint Declarations and the ICCPR.
Jimmy Lai, a prominent businessman, has been detained since February 2021 on trumped-up charges, accused under the NSL of collusion with…
For: 483(90 %). Against: 9(2 %). Abstentions: 42(8 %). In total, 534 MEPs voted. 171 MEPs didn’t vote.
Magdalena ADAMOWICZEPP · Polandagainst
Asim ADEMOVEPP · Bulgariafor
Isabella ADINOLFIEPP · Italyfor
Matteo ADINOLFIIdentity and Democracy · Italyfor
Alex AGIUS SALIBAS&D · Maltafor
Mazaly AGUILARECR · Spainfor
Clara AGUILERAS&D · Spainfor
Abir AL-SAHLANIRenew · Swedendid not vote
Alviina ALAMETSÄGreens/EFA · Finlanddid not vote
João ALBUQUERQUES&D · Portugaldid not vote
European People’s PartyFor: 129(99 %). Against: 1(1 %). Abstentions: 0(0 %). In total, 130 MEPs voted. 47 MEPs didn’t vote.
Progressive Alliance of Socialists and DemocratsFor: 104(100 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 0(0 %). In total, 104 MEPs voted. 39 MEPs didn’t vote.
Renew EuropeFor: 82(100 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 0(0 %). In total, 82 MEPs voted. 19 MEPs didn’t vote.
Greens/European Free AllianceFor: 59(100 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 0(0 %). In total, 59 MEPs voted. 13 MEPs didn’t vote.
European Conservatives and ReformistsFor: 51(96 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 2(4 %). In total, 53 MEPs voted. 13 MEPs didn’t vote.
Identity and DemocracyFor: 25(51 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 24(49 %). In total, 49 MEPs voted. 13 MEPs didn’t vote.
Non-attached MembersFor: 16(64 %). Against: 4(16 %). Abstentions: 5(20 %). In total, 25 MEPs voted. 22 MEPs didn’t vote.
The Left in the European ParliamentFor: 17(53 %). Against: 4(13 %). Abstentions: 11(34 %). In total, 32 MEPs voted. 5 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Germany
For: 65(90 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 7(10 %). In total, 72 MEPs voted. 24 MEPs didn’t vote.
- France
For: 51(77 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 15(23 %). In total, 66 MEPs voted. 13 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Italy
For: 55(98 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 1(2 %). In total, 56 MEPs voted. 20 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Spain
For: 45(90 %). Against: 1(2 %). Abstentions: 4(8 %). In total, 50 MEPs voted. 9 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Poland
For: 45(98 %). Against: 1(2 %). Abstentions: 0(0 %). In total, 46 MEPs voted. 6 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Romania
For: 23(100 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 0(0 %). In total, 23 MEPs voted. 10 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Netherlands
For: 17(85 %). Against: 1(5 %). Abstentions: 2(10 %). In total, 20 MEPs voted. 9 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Belgium
For: 15(100 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 0(0 %). In total, 15 MEPs voted. 6 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Czechia
For: 15(83 %). Against: 1(6 %). Abstentions: 2(11 %). In total, 18 MEPs voted. 3 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Hungary
For: 3(100 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 0(0 %). In total, 3 MEPs voted. 18 MEPs didn’t vote.
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