Case of Boualem Sansal in Algeria
· RC-B10-0087/2025 · Proposition de résolution (ensemble du texte)
The European Parliament adopted by 533 votes to 24, with 48 abstentions, a resolution on the case of Boualem Sansal in Algeria.
The text adopted in plenary was tabled by the EPP, S&D, ECR, Renew and Greens/EFA groups.
On 16 November 2024, French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal was arrested for taking a robust stance to Algeria's authoritarian regime and advocating for freedom of expression. His whereabouts were unknown for over a week, during which he was denied access to his family and legal counsel, violating his right to a fair trial. Charged with national security-related offences under Article 87bis of Algeria’s Penal Code - a provision often used against critics - Sansal has since been hospitalised multiple times…
For: 533(88 %). Against: 24(4 %). Abstentions: 48(8 %). In total, 605 MEPs voted. 114 MEPs didn’t vote.
Mika AALTOLAEPP · Finlandfor
Maravillas ABADÍA JOVEREPP · Spainfor
Magdalena ADAMOWICZEPP · Polandfor
Georgios AFTIASEPP · Greecefor
Oihane AGIRREGOITIA MARTÍNEZRenew · Spainfor
Peter AGIUSEPP · Maltafor
Alex AGIUS SALIBAS&D · Maltafor
Abir AL-SAHLANIRenew · Swedenfor
Galato ALEXANDRAKIECR · Greecedid not vote
Grégory ALLIONERenew · Francedid not vote
European People’s PartyFor: 163(99 %). Against: 2(1 %). Abstentions: 0(0 %). In total, 165 MEPs voted. 23 MEPs didn’t vote.
Progressive Alliance of Socialists and DemocratsFor: 119(100 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 0(0 %). In total, 119 MEPs voted. 17 MEPs didn’t vote.
Patriots for EuropeFor: 61(98 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 1(2 %). In total, 62 MEPs voted. 24 MEPs didn’t vote.
European Conservatives and ReformistsFor: 66(100 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 0(0 %). In total, 66 MEPs voted. 14 MEPs didn’t vote.
Renew EuropeFor: 69(100 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 0(0 %). In total, 69 MEPs voted. 6 MEPs didn’t vote.
Greens/European Free AllianceFor: 44(100 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 0(0 %). In total, 44 MEPs voted. 9 MEPs didn’t vote.
The Left in the European ParliamentFor: 8(22 %). Against: 18(49 %). Abstentions: 11(30 %). In total, 37 MEPs voted. 9 MEPs didn’t vote.
Non-attached MembersFor: 3(14 %). Against: 3(14 %). Abstentions: 16(73 %). In total, 22 MEPs voted. 7 MEPs didn’t vote.
Europe of Sovereign NationsFor: 0(0 %). Against: 1(5 %). Abstentions: 20(95 %). In total, 21 MEPs voted. 5 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Germany
For: 62(73 %). Against: 4(5 %). Abstentions: 19(22 %). In total, 85 MEPs voted. 11 MEPs didn’t vote.
- France
For: 61(91 %). Against: 4(6 %). Abstentions: 2(3 %). In total, 67 MEPs voted. 14 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Italy
For: 55(87 %). Against: 8(13 %). Abstentions: 0(0 %). In total, 63 MEPs voted. 13 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Spain
For: 48(92 %). Against: 2(4 %). Abstentions: 2(4 %). In total, 52 MEPs voted. 8 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Poland
For: 46(92 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 4(8 %). In total, 50 MEPs voted. 3 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Romania
For: 21(91 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 2(9 %). In total, 23 MEPs voted. 10 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Netherlands
For: 30(100 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 0(0 %). In total, 30 MEPs voted. 1 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Belgium
For: 19(90 %). Against: 1(5 %). Abstentions: 1(5 %). In total, 21 MEPs voted. 1 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Sweden
For: 20(100 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 0(0 %). In total, 20 MEPs voted. 1 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Czechia
For: 13(81 %). Against: 0(0 %). Abstentions: 3(19 %). In total, 16 MEPs voted. 5 MEPs didn’t vote.
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