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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2811(RSP))

On strengthening Moldova’s resilience against Russian hybrid threats and malign interference

B-10-2025-0353

on behalf of The Left Group · Rapporteur: Jonas Sjöstedt

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This resolution addresses Russian hybrid threats and malign interference in Moldova. It condemns foreign interference in elections, supports Moldova's sovereignty and EU path, and calls for continued EU support in various areas. It calls on Moldovan authorities to ensure equal voting access for diaspora, including in Russia, and to protect democratic values. It also urges the EU to support Moldova's resilience against hybrid threats, energy independence, and social reforms. The resolution addresses the Transnistrian conflict, urging Russia to withdraw its military presence and supporting a peaceful settlement based on Moldova's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Key points

  1. Emphasises that Moldova's future must be determined by its people, free from external pressure, and condemns attempts to undermine its democratic institutions.
  2. Criticises foreign interference in elections, including Russian disinformation and that from oligarch Ilan Șor, aimed at misleading voters.
  3. Calls on Moldovan authorities to ensure sufficient polling stations in Russia for equal voting rights for Moldovan citizens there.
  4. Calls on Moldovan authorities to protect freedom of expression, media, and association, and not to limit legitimate opposition or critical media.
  5. Calls for EU support for Moldova's democratic structures and reform efforts, including rule of law and independence of authorities.
  6. Underscores that financial support should have strong social conditionalities, strengthen civil society and social partners, and establish sustainable social dialogue.
  7. Notes progress in reducing gas dependence but acknowledges indirect vulnerabilities via Transnistria; calls for EU support in energy conservation, renewables, and grid integration.
  8. Notes Moldova's extension of temporary protection for Ukrainian displaced persons until 1 March 2026, but highlights challenges in accessing services for vulnerable groups.
  9. Notes Russia's attempts to exploit tensions in Gagauzia and supports the government's efforts through dialogue and inclusive reforms.
  10. Condemns Putin's revocation of a 2012 decree on Transnistria, calls for Russia to dismantle its military presence, and supports a peaceful settlement based on sovereignty and territorial integrity.
  11. Urges EU and member states to strengthen cooperation to enhance resilience to hybrid threats, including strategic communications, support for journalists and civil society, and media literacy.
  12. Calls for support for media literacy, independence, and critical digital infrastructure, including replacing Russian-origin ICT systems, and for direct engagement with Moldovan citizens.

Who is affected

  • Moldovan authorities: called on to ensure voting access, protect democratic values, and continue reforms.
  • EU and member states: urged to provide support in various areas including resilience, energy, and media.
  • Russia: called on to dismantle military presence in Transnistria and stop interference.
  • Moldovan citizens, including diaspora and displaced persons from Ukraine: affected by voting access and social support measures.

Figures and deadlines

  • Temporary protection for displaced persons from Ukraine extended until 1 March 2026.

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