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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2024/2885(RSP))

On EU actions against the Russian shadow fleets and ensuring a full enforcement of sanctions against Russia

B-10-2024-0160

on behalf of The Left Group · Rapporteur: Jonas Sjöstedt, Danilo Della Valle

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This resolution addresses EU actions against Russian shadow fleets and sanctions enforcement. It calls for stronger monitoring, port controls, and environmental protections, and criticizes double standards in sanctions policy. It also urges measures against Russian LNG imports, support for renewable energy, and an investigation into Nord Stream sabotage.

Key points

  1. Calls on the Commission and Member States to strengthen monitoring and enforcement to counter sanctions evasion, including sanctioning businesses aiding shadow fleet activities.
  2. Urges the Commission to consider targeted measures to improve identification and monitoring of vessels in the Baltic and Mediterranean, and to implement port state controls and due diligence for EU companies.
  3. Calls on the Commission to coordinate national authorities and propose strategies to address environmental risks from shadow fleets, including crisis preparedness.
  4. Urges Member States to prevent uninsured, sanctioned, or non-compliant ships from entering territorial waters or ports, and to enforce strict regulatory measures, including on-board pilot checks.
  5. Calls on Member States to designate ports for handling sanctioned vessels, seize illegal cargo without compensation, and use revenues for a fund for crisis preparedness and environmental mitigation.
  6. Requests the European Maritime Safety Agency to enhance capacity to monitor and intercept suspicious vessels, collaborating with environmental and security agencies.
  7. Recommends the European Council establish an EU task force for sanction enforcement and environmental impact mitigation, with specific tasks.
  8. Calls for increased cooperation with international organizations like the International Maritime Organization to strengthen global environmental standards.
  9. Encourages Member States and the Commission to work with stakeholders to identify best practices for detecting sanctions evasion and mitigating environmental impacts.
  10. Requests Member States report to the Commission on enforcement actions and impacts, particularly in the Baltic and Mediterranean.
  11. Condemns double standards in sanctions policy, specifically regarding Israel, and calls for review of EU policies including suspension of association agreement and arms embargo.
  12. Strongly condemns Nord Stream sabotage, calls for international investigation, deplores continued Russian LNG imports, and stresses need for renewable energy investments.

Who is affected

  • EU Member States, particularly those bordering the Baltic and Mediterranean Seas, are urged to enforce port controls and environmental measures.
  • EU-based companies in maritime logistics, insurance, and financing face due diligence requirements and potential fines.
  • The European Maritime Safety Agency is requested to enhance its monitoring and interception capacity.
  • The European Council is recommended to establish an EU task force on sanction enforcement.
  • EU policies towards Israel are targeted for review, including potential suspension of the association agreement and arms embargo.

Figures and deadlines

  • The shadow fleet has grown by 70% over the last year and is estimated to have more than 600 vessels.
  • The EU sends EUR 2 billion per month to Russia for fossil fuels.