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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2024/2548(RSP))

On Russiagate: allegations of Russian interference in the democratic processes of the European Union

B-9-2024-0123

on behalf of The Left Group · Rapporteur: Manon Aubry

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Parliament's resolution on allegations of Russian interference in EU democratic processes expresses serious concern about the alleged acts and offers full cooperation with ongoing investigations. It calls for EU vigilance against undue influence by any third country, including Russia, while stressing due process, the rule of law and that political choices cannot be criminalised. It warns against the 'foreign agents' approach in the Commission's defence of democracy package but supports common transparency rules for interest representation paid from outside the EU. It reiterates calls for a dedicated vice-president for integrity and anti-corruption and for an independent ethics body.

Key points

  1. Parliament expresses serious concern about the alleged acts and offers full cooperation with ongoing investigations.
  2. It remains committed to fighting corruption, alleged attempts to influence Members and other undue interference in EU democratic processes.
  3. It calls for the EU to be vigilant against attempts by any third country, including Russia, to unduly influence its democratic processes.
  4. It recalls the need to respect due process, the rule of law and fundamental rights, and states that political choices cannot be criminalised and MEPs must not face further restrictions on expressing opinions in their mandate.
  5. It notes the Commission proposal on a defence of democracy package and warns against the 'foreign agents' approach, which could restrict civic space in the EU and globally.
  6. It strongly supports common transparency and accountability rules for interest representation services paid for or directed from outside the EU.
  7. It reiterates its call for a dedicated vice-president in charge of integrity and fighting corruption and foreign interference in Parliament.
  8. It reiterates its support for establishing an independent ethics body as soon as possible.

Who is affected

  • Members of the European Parliament, who must not face further restrictions on expressing opinions in their mandate.
  • Interest representation services paid for or directed from outside the EU, which would face common transparency and accountability rules.
  • The European Parliament, which is called on to have a dedicated vice-president for integrity and anti-corruption.
  • The European Union, which is called on to be vigilant against undue influence by third countries.