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Findings and recommendations of the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield
9.9.2026 A10-0199/47
Amendment 47
Christine Anderson
on behalf of the ESN Group
Report A10-0199/2026
Tomas Tobé
Findings and recommendations of the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield
(2025/2069(INI))
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 78 b (new)
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| 78b. Regrets that the Commission does not state whether it recognises Hamas’s strategic communication as FIMI or whether the EEAS specifically monitors Hamas as a FIMI actor1a; calls on the EEAS to systematically monitor, attribute and expose Hamas-led social-media information operations targeting audiences in the EU and to report regularly to Parliament; | |
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| 1a Answer of 24July 2025 to Written Question E-002236/2025. |
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9.9.2026 A10-0199/48
Amendment 48
Christine Anderson, Marcin Sypniewski
on behalf of the ESN Group
Report A10-0199/2026
Tomas Tobé
Findings and recommendations of the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield
(2025/2069(INI))
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 78 c (new)
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| 78c. Notes that the United States designated Antifa as a domestic terrorist organisation on 22 September 2025; condemns politically motivated violence committed by organisations and networks operating under the Antifa label; considers activities under this label to be an international phenomenon that shows both signs of international coordination and hence foreign interference; calls on the Member States to investigate identifiable Antifa organisations and networks suspected of terrorist acts and on the Council to place on the EU terrorist list organisations that meet the criteria of the Council Common Position on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism1a; ____________________ 1a Council Common Position of 27 December 2001 on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism (OJ L 344, 28.12.2001, p. 93 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/compos/2001/931/oj). |
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9.9.2026 A10-0199/49
Amendment 49
Christine Anderson
on behalf of the ESN Group
Report A10-0199/2026
Tomas Tobé
Findings and recommendations of the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield
(2025/2069(INI))
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 79 a (new)
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| 79a. Stresses the importance of mapping networks of Islamist organisations, training elected officials and administrations, protecting independent research and improving due-diligence mechanisms; calls for particular scrutiny of foreign funding from third countries promoting illiberal objectives; |
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9.9.2026 A10-0199/50
Amendment 50
Christine Anderson
on behalf of the ESN Group
Report A10-0199/2026
Tomas Tobé
Findings and recommendations of the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield
(2025/2069(INI))
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 79 b (new)
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| 79b. Notes with grave concern that criminal investigations in several Member States indicate that Hamas has established operational structures in Europe involving weapons depots and preparations for attacks against Jewish, Israeli and Western targets; calls for intensified intelligence and law-enforcement cooperation to identify and dismantle Hamas networks, logistics, financing and online recruitment in the EU; |
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9.9.2026 A10-0199/51
Amendment 51
Christine Anderson, Marcin Sypniewski
on behalf of the ESN Group
Report A10-0199/2026
Tomas Tobé
Findings and recommendations of the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield
(2025/2069(INI))
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 80
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| 80. Strongly condemns the instrumentalisation of migration by third countries or hostile non-state actors with the aim of destabilising a Member State or the EU; takes the position that this phenomenon constitutes an unacceptable attempt to exert political pressure on front-line Member States and on the EU; underlines that such practices also represent a grave abuse of vulnerable persons who may be entitled to international protection and should not adversely affect the right to seek asylum; notes the specific provisions on the instrumentalisation of migration recently included in key pieces of EU legislation; further welcomes the recent revision of the EU legal framework to include hybrid threats among the grounds triggering the EU visa suspension mechanism; underlines that a credible and effective EU response must also be based on close coordination and sincere cooperation between neighbouring Member States, and between them and EU institutions, in a spirit of loyalty and mutual solidarity, and on enhanced technological and operational capabilities in border management, while preserving the integrity of the Schengen area and ensuring full respect for the fundamental values of the EU; | 80. Strongly condemns the instrumentalisation of migration by third countries or hostile non-state actors with the aim of destabilising a Member State or the EU; takes the position that this phenomenon constitutes an unacceptable attempt to exert political pressure on front-line Member States and on the EU; urges the Commission to propose further legislation enabling Member States, in cases of instrumentalisation, to refuse access to asylum procedures at the external border, in accordance with EU and international law; notes the specific provisions on the instrumentalisation of migration recently included in key pieces of EU legislation; further welcomes the recent revision of the EU legal framework to include hybrid threats among the grounds triggering the EU visa suspension mechanism; underlines that a credible and effective EU response must also be based on close coordination and sincere cooperation between neighbouring Member States, and between them and EU institutions, in a spirit of loyalty and mutual solidarity, and on enhanced technological and operational capabilities in border management, while preserving the integrity of the Schengen area and ensuring full respect for the fundamental values of the EU; calls for EU funding for physical border infrastructure requested by affected Member States; calls for rapid operational support from Frontex; |
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9.9.2026 A10-0199/52
Amendment 52
Christine Anderson
on behalf of the ESN Group
Report A10-0199/2026
Tomas Tobé
Findings and recommendations of the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield
(2025/2069(INI))
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 80 a (new)
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| 80a. Condemns the July 2026 mass crossing into Ceuta as a hybrid attack against Spain and the EU’s external border; calls for a full investigation into its coordination through social media and any involvement by third-country authorities, and for solidarity with Spain in securing the EU’s external border; |
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9.9.2026 A10-0199/53
Amendment 53
Christine Anderson, Marcin Sypniewski
on behalf of the ESN Group
Report A10-0199/2026
Tomas Tobé
Findings and recommendations of the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield
(2025/2069(INI))
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 99
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| 99. Expresses its strong disagreement with the recent US National Security Strategy, in particular its negative characterisation of the EU and its challenges and risks, and the vision of international relations that is based on spheres of influence; condemns any attempts to influence or undermine democratic processes in the EU; stresses the importance of safeguarding the integrity of EU institutions and EU decision-making; expresses concerns about the fact that certain elements of the strategy fall significantly short in adequately addressing the threat posed by Russia, notably for European and hence also for American security; regrets, furthermore, the strategy’s flawed assessment of the EU as a political system and its groundless adversarial stance towards the EU; considers that the strategy further reinforces the imperative for the EU to advance its strategic autonomy, reduce dependencies and diversify partnerships; | 99. Welcomes the recognition in the 2025 US National Security Strategy that Europe remains strategically and culturally vital to the United States, that transatlantic trade is a pillar of mutual prosperity and that the United States needs a strong Europe; considers this a firm basis for renewed transatlantic cooperation between sovereign democratic allies; |
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9.9.2026 A10-0199/54
Amendment 54
Christine Anderson, Marcin Sypniewski
on behalf of the ESN Group
Report A10-0199/2026
Tomas Tobé
Findings and recommendations of the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield
(2025/2069(INI))
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 107 a (new)
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| 107a. Recalls that, subject to the Treaties and EU law, the organisation, conduct and supervision of national elections remain the responsibility of the Member States; rejects any mandate for EU bodies to monitor or assess the lawful political positions or speech of parties, candidates or elected representatives; |
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9.9.2026 A10-0199/55
Amendment 55
Sarah Knafo, Marcin Sypniewski
on behalf of the ESN Group
Report A10-0199/2026
Tomas Tobé
Findings and recommendations of the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield
(2025/2069(INI))
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 115 a (new)
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| 115a. Recalls that unanimity within the Council in matters relating to the common foreign and security policy, including for the adoption of sanctions, remains a fundamental guarantee of Member States’ sovereignty and of the democratic legitimacy of decisions affecting their national interests; |
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