On a united response to recent Russian violations of the EU Member States’ airspace and critical infrastructure
B-10-2025-0437
on behalf of the S&D Group · Rapporteur: Yannis Maniatis, Sven Mikser, René Repasi, Eero Heinäluoma, Christel Schaldemose, Heléne Fritzon, Victor Negrescu, Krzysztof Śmiszek, Elio Di Rupo, Johan Danielsson, Evin Incir, Adnan Dibrani, Sofie Eriksson
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Parliament condemns Russia's military and hybrid provocations, including airspace violations, and declares Russia a deliberate threat to EU security.¶ It calls for a united EU response, including a layered air defence system, increased defence investments, and support for Ukraine.¶¶¶ It urges closer EU-NATO cooperation, enhanced resilience against hybrid threats, and measures against GNSS interference and the shadow fleet.¶¶¶
Key points
- Expresses solidarity with Member States exposed to Russian provocations and condemns Russia's actions, declaring Russia a deliberate, systematic threat.¶¶
- Urges Member States to employ all necessary tools to defend the EU and review rules of engagement.¶
- Calls for coordinated diplomatic efforts to counter Russia's breaches of international law.¶
- Calls for joint projects for a layered EU air defence system, starting with the Eastern Flank Watch.¶
- Urges a comprehensive strategy against drone threats, including projects for drone and anti-drone capabilities.¶
- Calls for increased defence investments and joint capability development through a European lens.¶¶
- Calls for accelerating European drone production and an EU drones package.¶
- Urges setting procedures for Article 42(7) TEU and coherence with NATO.¶
- Reiterates support for Ukraine, calls for military assistance and lifting restrictions on weapon use.¶¶
- Calls for cooperation with Ukraine on defence and knowledge-sharing, including training missions.¶¶
- Urges support for the Ukrainian defence industry and use of SAFE funds for Ukraine.¶¶
- Welcomes NATO operations, calls for closer EU-NATO cooperation, and measures against hybrid threats, GNSS interference, and the shadow fleet.¶¶¶
Who is affected
- EU Member States, particularly those on eastern and northern borders, are called to act on defence and resilience.¶¶¶
- The Commission is tasked with adapting defence policy and proposing an EU drones package.¶¶
- Ukraine is to receive military assistance and cooperation in defence.¶¶¶
- NATO is welcomed for its response and cooperation is sought.¶¶