MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2811(RSP))
On strengthening Moldova’s resilience against Russian hybrid threats and malign interference
B-10-2025-0357
on behalf of the S&D Group · Rapporteur: Yannis Maniatis, Nacho Sánchez Amor, Sven Mikser, Victor Negrescu
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This resolution supports Moldova's independence and sovereignty, condemns Russian hybrid threats, and calls for increased EU financial, technical, and political support to counter interference ahead of the 28 September 2025 parliamentary elections.¶¶¶ It urges Moldova to continue reforms, especially in justice and anti-corruption, and stresses the importance of energy independence and strategic communication to build resilience.¶¶¶
Key points
- Expresses full support for Moldova's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, and for its efforts to defend its democratic process and foreign policy decisions.¶
- Expresses concern at repeated Russian attempts to destabilize Moldova through hybrid attacks, energy manipulation, and disinformation targeting civil society and media.¶
- Notes that Russian hybrid threats have increased ahead of the 28 September 2025 parliamentary elections, aiming to reverse Moldova's democratic course and EU membership path.¶
- Commends Moldova's progress on EU accession reforms, which enabled accession negotiations to start in June 2024, and stresses the need for a robust parliamentary majority to sustain this pace.¶¶
- Calls for the EU to increase financial and technical support, including additional sanctions listings, support for the EU Partnership Mission, and expertise sharing on countering hybrid threats.¶
- Encourages Moldova to use the EUPM's expertise and the EU to use all instruments, including the Hybrid Rapid Response Team, to counter electoral interference; welcomes Moldova's efforts in strategic communications and cybersecurity.¶
- Urges enhanced strategic communication to counter Russian narratives, especially in Gagauzia and rural areas, and recommends using the European Parliament Liaison Office in Chișinău for this purpose.¶
- Notes the contributions of civil society in countering disinformation and defending human rights, and underlines the need for justice reform and anti-corruption efforts, including completing the vetting process by end of 2026.¶¶
- Calls for faster implementation of the Growth Plan to enhance energy independence and connectivity, reducing vulnerability to Russian hybrid threats in the energy sector.¶
Who is affected
- Moldovan authorities and civil society: urged to counter interference, enhance communication, and continue reforms.¶¶¶
- EU institutions and member states: called on to provide increased support, sanctions, and expertise to Moldova.¶
- Russian Federation and proxies: subject of concern and sanctions for destabilizing actions.¶¶