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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2024/2821(RSP))

On strengthening Moldova’s resilience against Russian interference ahead of the presidential elections and constitutional referendum on EU integration

B-10-2024-0072

on behalf of the Renew Group · Rapporteur: Dan Barna, Petras Auštrevičius, Helmut Brandstätter, Benoit Cassart, Olivier Chastel, Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová, Bernard Guetta, Ľubica Karvašová, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Nathalie Loiseau, Urmas Paet, MarieAgnes StrackZimmermann, Eugen Tomac, Hilde Vautmans, Lucia Yar

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Parliament condemns Russian interference in Moldova's elections and referendum, calls for sanctions, support for reforms, and accelerated EU integration.

Key points

  1. Condemns Russian hybrid operations aimed at subverting Moldova's electoral processes, security, sovereignty, and democratic foundations.
  2. Calls on Russia to respect Moldova's independence and withdraw military forces, supporting peaceful resolution of Transnistrian conflict.
  3. Calls for EU assistance to strengthen Moldova's resilience against hybrid threats, including disinformation and cyberattacks.
  4. Calls for additional EU sanctions against those undermining Moldova's sovereignty, and for extradition of Ilan Shor and others.
  5. Highlights EUPM Moldova's role, asks to extend its mandate and increase resources, and support Moldova's strategic communication center.
  6. Applauds Moldova's support for Ukraine and welcomes 1.5 million Ukrainian refugees.
  7. Reaffirms commitment to Moldova's EU membership and stresses its benefits for stability and security.
  8. Calls for acceleration of accession negotiations, starting with cluster 1, and for financial instruments tailored to Moldova's needs.
  9. Calls for more resources for rule of law and anti-corruption reforms in Moldova to address vulnerabilities.
  10. Supports stronger EU-Moldova security cooperation and implementation of the security and defence partnership.
  11. Calls for increased European Peace Facility funding for Moldova's defence capabilities.
  12. Calls for support for energy security, including new interconnections and renewable projects, and for improved strategic communication and media literacy.

Who is affected

  • Moldovan citizens and institutions, who receive support for resilience and reforms.
  • Russian authorities, who are called to withdraw forces and cease interference.
  • Individuals and entities subject to sanctions, including Ilan Shor and Vladimir Plahotniuc.
  • EU institutions and member states, which are called to provide assistance and adopt measures.

Figures and deadlines

  • 1.5 million Ukrainian refugees welcomed by Moldova, with 125 000 remaining.