Europa-Parlamentets beslutninger

EP Resolution of 20 January 2022 on the situation in Kazakhstan (2022/2505(RSP))

EP Resolution of 11 February 2021 on the human rights situation in Kazakhstan (2021/2544(RSP))

On 11 February 2021, The European Parliament adopted a resolution on the human rights situation in Kazakhstan (2021/2544(RSP)).

The resolution was tabled by the Members from PPE, S&D, Renew Group, Verts/ALE, ECR, the Left Groups and one NI Member.


EP resolution of 14 March 2019 on the human rights in Kazakhstan (2019/2610(RSP))

On 14 March 2019, The European Parliament adopted a resolution on the human rights situation in Kazakhstan.

The resolution was tabled by the PPE, S&D, ECR, ALDE, Verts/ALE, GUE/NGL, EFDD groups.


Resolution on the freedom of expression in Kazakhstan of 10 March 2016

The European Parliament adopted a resolution on the freedom of expression in Kazakhstan.

The text adopted in plenary was tabled by the EPP, S&D, ECR, ALDE, GUE/NGL, Greens/EFA and EFDD groups.

Parliament stressed its concerns about the climate for media and free speech in Kazakhstan and pointed out that freedom of speech for independent media, bloggers and individual citizens is a universal value that cannot be bargained away.

Concerned about the amendments to the Communications Law adopted in 2014, Members regretted the indiscriminate blocking of news, social media and other websites on the grounds that they feature unlawful content. They called on the Kazakh authorities to quash the convictions of bloggers and to ensure that any measure to restrict access to internet resources is based on law.

On the other hand, Parliament welcomed the review of the EU-Central Asia Strategy conducted by the EEAS, the Commission and the Council in 2015. [...]


Resolution on the human rights situation in Kazakhstan of 18 April 2013

The European Parliament adopted by 39 votes to 1 with 2 abstentions a resolution on the human rights situation in Kazakhstan.

The resolution was tabled by the Greens/EFA, EPP, S&D, ECR and ALDE groups. [...]

The resolution reiterates concern over the detentions of opposition leaders, journalists and lawyers on the basis of trials that fall short of international standards. Parliament calls on the EU and Member States to seek guarantees that protect journalists, opposition activists and human rights defenders, and in particular those visiting the EU institutions to discuss human rights issues, against any kind of subsequent personal threats, pressures or prosecution.

The EEAS was asked to closely monitor developments in Kazakhstan, raise concerns with the Kazakh authorities where necessary, offer assistance, and report regularly to Parliament. Parliament also calls on the EU delegation in Astana to play a more proactive role, including observing trials and prison visits. [...]