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

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

B-10-2024-0082

on behalf of The Left Group · Rapporteur: Jonas Sjöstedt

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This resolution addresses Russian interference in Moldova's upcoming presidential election and EU referendum, calling for EU support to strengthen Moldova's resilience and democratic institutions. It also covers social, energy, and regional issues, urging reforms and continued EU assistance.

Key points

  1. Notes with concern Russian attempts to influence Moldova's election and referendum, including through party members funded by oligarch Ilan Șor.
  2. Calls on social media platforms to adapt algorithms to mitigate spread of illegal content, hate speech, and disinformation.
  3. Recognizes Moldovan authorities' efforts to enable voting for all Moldovans, including in Transnistria and abroad.
  4. Expresses understanding for Moldovan actions against pro-Russian actors and calls for EU support to counter Russian influence.
  5. Calls on Moldovan authorities to protect democratic values and not limit opposition or media scrutiny.
  6. Underlines importance of stable Moldova for regional stability and calls for continued EU support for democratic structures.
  7. Recognizes Moldova's reform efforts and stresses EU support for rule of law and independent authorities.
  8. Urges financial support with social conditionalities, strengthening civil society and social dialogue.
  9. Highlights need to speed up introduction of guaranteed minimum wage and improve social protection.
  10. Calls for EU support to reduce gas dependence, promote renewables, and integrate Moldova into European energy grids.
  11. Concerned about refugees' access to services under new immigration regime; recognizes efforts in receiving Ukrainian refugees.
  12. Condemns Gaugazia Governor's meeting with Putin; encourages dialogue to reduce tensions; calls for dismantling Russian military presence in Transnistria and peaceful settlement.

Who is affected

  • Moldovan authorities and citizens, including those in Transnistria and Gaugazia.
  • Social media platforms operating in Moldova.
  • Civil society and social partner organizations in Moldova.
  • Ukrainian refugees in Moldova.
  • Russia, which is called on to dismantle its military presence in Transnistria.

Figures and deadlines

  • Presidential election and referendum scheduled for 20 October 2024.

Legal basis: Articles 2 and 49 of the Treaty on European Union