MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/3020(RSP))
On the murder of Mehdi Kessaci: urgent need for ambitious European action against drug trafficking
B-10-2026-0059
on behalf of the ECR Group · Rapporteur: Nicolas Bay
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This resolution condemns the murder of Mehdi Kessaci and calls for ambitious European action against drug trafficking, covering security, health, and prevention measures.¶ It urges Member States to align laws with Italian anti-mafia legislation, strengthen port checks, enhance police and judicial cooperation, and adopt zero-tolerance policies on drug-driving.¶¶¶ It also addresses consumer responsibility, prevention, and the protection of civil liberties in the fight against drugs.¶¶
Key points
- Condemns the murder of Mehdi Kessaci and expresses support for his family and all victims of drug trafficking.¶
- States that drug trafficking is linked to other organized crime and terrorism, and must be tackled in broader strategies.¶
- Calls for membership in drug trafficking organizations to be a crime punishable by deprivation of nationality where national law allows, and for reconsidering age of criminal responsibility.¶
- Urges Member States to adopt Italian-style anti-mafia laws on asset seizure and incarceration, and to use seized assets for prevention and victim support.¶
- Calls for closer EU and international police, judicial, and intelligence cooperation, and for strengthening Frontex's role in maritime border surveillance.¶
- Calls for targeted strengthening of port checks and anti-corruption measures, welcoming the European Ports Alliance and new EU strategies.¶
- Points to the need for zero-tolerance policies on drug-driving and use of cross-border enforcement tools.¶
- Emphasizes AI's potential in identifying drug sale and promotion points, including on social media.¶
- Stresses consumer responsibility and the need for prevention and accurate information on drug consequences, especially for minors.¶
- Warns that the fight against drug trafficking must not curb civil liberties, privacy, or cash use.¶
Who is affected
- Member States: urged to align laws, reconsider criminal responsibility, and adopt zero-tolerance policies.¶¶¶
- Drug trafficking organizations and their members: targeted for criminalization and asset seizure.
- European ports: subject to strengthened checks and anti-corruption measures.¶
- Frontex: role in maritime border surveillance to be strengthened.¶
- Consumers and minors: focus on prevention and education.¶