MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2811(RSP))
On strengthening Moldova’s resilience against Russian hybrid threats and malign interference
B-10-2025-0356
on behalf of the Renew Group · Rapporteur: Dan Barna, Petras Auštrevičius, Malik Azmani, Helmut Brandstätter, Ľubica Karvašová, Michał Kobosko, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, JanChristoph Oetjen, Urmas Paet, MarieAgnes StrackZimmermann, Eugen Tomac, Hilde Vautmans, Lucia Yar
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This resolution condemns Russia's hybrid threats and interference in Moldova's elections and calls for EU support to strengthen Moldova's resilience, including sanctions, cybersecurity, and accession progress.¶¶¶
Key points
- Condemns Russia's interference and hostile actions aimed at subverting Moldova's security, sovereignty, and democratic foundations, including involvement of Kremlin-aligned oligarchs.¶
- Calls on Russia to respect Moldova's independence and territorial integrity and cease destabilising attempts.¶
- Calls for EU assistance to strengthen Moldova's institutions and counter hybrid threats, disinformation, and cyberattacks.¶
- Calls for EU support for free and fair elections, with international observers monitoring foreign interference.¶
- Calls for stronger EU support to counter illicit political financing, including cryptocurrency flows.¶
- Calls for extended sanctions against those undermining Moldova's sovereignty and for extradition of sought individuals.¶
- Highlights EUPM Moldova's role, calls for increased resources, welcomes Hybrid Rapid Response Teams and Cybersecurity Reserve.¶
- Commends Moldova's support for Ukraine and reaffirms commitment to Moldova's EU membership.¶¶
- Welcomes screening progress, calls for swift opening of Cluster 1 negotiations, and regular EU-Moldova summits.¶¶
- Calls for financial instruments for reforms, rule of law and anti-corruption support, and security cooperation.¶¶¶
- Condemns airspace violations, calls for EU support via European Peace Facility, and for Russia to withdraw forces.¶
- Welcomes EU support on energy, encourages phasing out Russian energy, and calls for enhanced strategic communication.¶¶
Who is affected
- The Republic of Moldova, including its government and citizens, targeted by Russian hybrid threats.¶
- EU institutions and member states, called on to provide assistance and impose sanctions.¶¶
- Russian authorities, called on to respect Moldova's sovereignty and withdraw forces.¶¶
- Individuals like Ilan Șor and Vladimir Plahotniuc, sought for extradition.¶