Egypt, in particular the sentencing of Hisham Kassem

Reference RC-B9-0396/2023

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How the groups voted

GroupForAgainstAbstainedAbsentUnity

The Left37

32005100%

S&D143

1080035100%

Greens/EFA72

5500

The European Parliament adopted by 379 votes to 30, with 31 abstentions, a resolution on Egypt, in particular the sentencing of Hisham Kassem.The text adopted in plenary was tabled by the S&D, Renew, Greens/EFA, The Left groups and Members.Hisham Kassem is an important liberal voice in Egypt, publisher and advocate for media freedom and the rule of law.Ahead of the December 2023 presidential election in Egypt, Mr. Kassem has played a pivotal role in founding the Free Current, a coalition of liberal opposition parties and personalities, criticising the government’s economic and political record.The resolution called for the immediate and unconditional release of Hisham Kassem, sentenced in September to six months in prison and a fine on a…