MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2024/2665(RSP))
On Russia’s undemocratic presidential elections and their illegitimate extension to the occupied territories
B-9-2024-0255
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group · Rapporteur: Sergey Lagodinsky, Jordi Solé, Francisco Guerreiro, Reinhard Bütikofer, Jan Ovelgönne
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Parliament denounces Russia's presidential elections of 15-17 March 2024 as undemocratic and condemns their extension to occupied Ukrainian territories, calling for EU measures and support for Russian dissidents.¶¶¶
Key points
- Denounces electoral violations and the destruction of democracy in Russia, concluding the elections aimed to legitimize Putin's repression and war.¶
- Condemns illegal 'elections' in occupied Ukrainian territories, reiterates non-recognition, and calls for EU restrictive measures against organizers.¶
- Acknowledges bravery of Russian protesters and calls for EU and member states to support civil society and democratic opposition inside and outside Russia.¶
- Calls for an EU-wide multi-entry visa scheme for human rights defenders and politically persecuted individuals, potentially extending to opposition leaders and activists.¶
- Urges EU institutions and member states to prepare for Russia ceasing passport issuance, possibly recognizing de facto statelessness and issuing travel documents per Article 28 of the UN Convention.¶
- Calls for simplifying administrative processes for Russian dissidents in the EU to register organizations, open bank accounts, and continue work in exile.¶
- Demands immediate release of all political prisoners, listing specific names including Vladimir Kara-Murza and Ilya Yashin.¶
- Calls on the EU Delegation to Russia to monitor political prisoners' situations and provide support.¶
- Expresses support for the UN Special Rapporteur on Russia and calls on member states to ensure her mandate is extended in 2024.¶
- Reiterates solidarity with Ukraine, demands Russia withdraw forces, end deportations, and release detained Ukrainians.¶
Who is affected
- Russian authorities and individuals involved in organizing illegal polls in occupied territories face potential EU restrictive measures.¶
- Russian dissidents and political prisoners benefit from calls for visa schemes, administrative simplification, and release demands.¶¶¶
- EU institutions and member states are urged to support civil society and prepare for potential statelessness scenarios.¶