On strengthening Moldova’s resilience against Russian interference ahead of the upcoming presidential elections and a constitutional referendum on EU integration
B-10-2024-0085
on behalf of the S&D Group · Rapporteur: Yannis Maniatis, Nacho Sánchez Amor, Sven Mikser, Thijs Reuten, Dan Nica, Victor Negrescu, Gheorghe Cârciu, Mihai Tudose, AdrianDragoş Benea, Gabriela Firea, Maria Grapini, Claudiu Manda, Vasile Dîncu, Ştefan Muşoiu
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This resolution supports Moldova's independence and EU path, condemns Russian interference, and calls for stronger EU assistance and sanctions.¶¶¶ It endorses the EU-Moldova Security and Defence Partnership and the EUPM Moldova mission, urging continued support and resources.¶¶ It calls for energy independence, media literacy, and reforms to improve living standards and combat corruption.¶¶¶
Key points
- Expresses full support for Moldova's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity; condemns Russian hybrid attacks and destabilization attempts.¶
- Calls on the Council to adopt targeted restrictive measures against individuals and organizations conducting hybrid attacks against Moldova.¶
- Commends EUPM Moldova's work and calls for additional resources to continue its mandate beyond May 2025.¶
- Calls for substantially increasing support measures and including Moldova in EU security and defence initiatives.¶
- Demands stronger cooperation to counter hybrid threats, including promoting independent media, supporting journalists, and enhancing media literacy.¶
- Endorses the EU-Moldova Security and Defence Partnership and continued work under the High-Level Political and Security Dialogue.¶
- Insists on supporting Moldova's macro-economic stability, energy security, and independence from Russia through diversification and renewables.¶
- Calls on the Commission to assist Moldova in pressing social media platforms to address disinformation.¶
- Encourages continued reforms in democracy, rule of law, judicial reform, and anti-corruption; calls for extending the EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime to cover corruption.¶
- Underlines the need to improve living standards, create opportunities for youth, and reduce emigration to strengthen societal resilience.¶
- Reiterates support for a peaceful settlement of the Transnistrian conflict and calls on Russia to withdraw forces and destroy ammunition in Cobasna.¶
- Calls on all political actors to build consensus on reforms and engage with civil society to further Moldova's European integration.¶
Who is affected
- The Republic of Moldova, its government, parliament, and citizens, who receive support and are encouraged to continue reforms.¶¶¶
- The Russian Federation and pro-Russian actors, who are condemned and targeted for restrictive measures.¶
- EU institutions (Council, Commission, EEAS) and member states, called on to provide support and adopt measures.¶¶
- Social media platforms, which are urged to address disinformation complaints.¶