Recruitment of children by organised crime

12.6.2026 B100275/2

Amendment 2

Matthieu Valet, Fabrice Leggeri

on behalf of the PfE Group

Motion for a resolution B100275/2026

PPE, S&D, Renew, Verts/ALE, The Left

Recruitment of children by organised crime

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

14. Emphasises that children involved in criminal activities as a result of recruitment must be considered and treated primarily as victims, regardless of their alleged involvement in criminal offences, in line with international standards; recalls that engagement with violent groups is often driven by gradual coercion and group dynamics rather than ideological adherence;

14. Rejects any approach that treats all minors who are involved in criminal activities solely as passive victims, as this risks weakening deterrence, undermining public trust and encouraging criminal networks to continue exploiting legal loopholes;

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12.6.2026 B100275/3

Amendment 3

Matthieu Valet, Fabrice Leggeri

on behalf of the PfE Group

Motion for a resolution B100275/2026

PPE, S&D, Renew, Verts/ALE, The Left

Recruitment of children by organised crime

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 21 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

21a. Calls for stronger mechanisms requiring offenders and, where appropriate, civilly responsible adults to compensate victims for damage caused by offences committed by minors; stresses that victims of crimes committed by minors recruited by organised networks must remain at the centre of the legislative and judicial response through improved access to compensation, protection, information and legal remedies;

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