On EU actions against the Russian shadow fleets and ensuring a full enforcement of sanctions against Russia
B-10-2024-0161
on behalf of the S&D Group · Rapporteur: Yannis Maniatis, Nacho Sánchez Amor, Raphaël Glucksmann, Heléne Fritzon, Johan Danielsson
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This resolution addresses EU actions against Russian shadow fleets and enforcement of sanctions against Russia. It calls for full bans on Russian fossil fuel imports, including LNG, and on vessels circumventing sanctions, plus targeted sanctions on shipowners.¶ It demands stricter enforcement of the oil price cap by G7 countries, enhanced monitoring and inspections of shadow fleet vessels, and stronger administrative capacities in member states to ensure sanctions implementation.¶¶¶ It reiterates condemnation of Russia's war and calls for Russia's full withdrawal from Ukraine, release of detained Ukrainians, and alignment of candidate countries with EU sanctions.¶¶
Key points
- Condemns Russia's war of aggression and calls for immediate termination of military activities, complete withdrawal from Ukraine, and release of all detained and deported Ukrainians, particularly children.¶
- Emphasizes that EU sanctions target specific policies and actors, not Russia or its population, and aim to weaken Russia's military-industrial base and elites.¶¶
- Calls for support for the EU Sanctions Envoy and for candidate countries to align with EU sanctions; reiterates call to expand European Public Prosecutor's Office powers to address violations of restrictive measures.¶
- Expresses concern that Russia's shadow fleet enables sanctions circumvention and may intensify war efforts, especially in winter.¶
- Recalls the International Maritime Organization's resolution on illegal operations by shadow fleets and its threats to the environment.¶
- Calls for full ban on all Russian fossil fuel imports, including LNG, via pipeline or shipment, and for banning all maritime vessels used to circumvent sanctions and imposing targeted sanctions on shipowners.¶
- Calls on G7 countries to enforce the oil price cap more effectively, substantially decrease it, and close loopholes used by Russia.¶
- Calls for strict control of shadow fleet through enhanced monitoring by the European Maritime Safety Agency, a comprehensive list of vessels, targeted inspections, and administrative blocking or sanctions.¶
- Calls on member states to strengthen administrative capacities, harmonize testing of fossil fuel origins, investigate compliance, and impose dissuasive penalties.¶
- Reiterates call for coherent sanctions without exemptions based on sectoral or national interests, acknowledging negative economic effects but stressing necessity for EU security.¶
Who is affected
- Russia: faces calls for full import bans and sanctions on its shadow fleet and shipowners.¶
- EU member states: required to enforce sanctions, strengthen capacities, and conduct inspections.¶
- G7 countries: urged to enforce and lower the oil price cap.¶
- EU candidate countries: expected to align with EU sanctions.¶
- Shipowners and maritime vessels used by Russia: subject to potential sanctions and bans.¶¶