MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2024/2696(RSP))
On new allegations of Russian interference in the European Parliament, in the upcoming EU elections and the impact on the Union
B-9-2024-0261
on behalf of The Left Group · Rapporteur: Leila Chaibi
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Parliament expresses serious concern about alleged Russian interference via Voice of Europe and offers full cooperation with investigations, while stressing that political opinions cannot be criminalised.¶¶¶ It calls for vigilance against undue influence by non-EU countries, suggests adopting Commission rules on interest representatives, and asks for a special committee and a dedicated vice-president for integrity.¶¶¶
Key points
- Expresses serious concern about alleged corruption acts and offers full cooperation with ongoing investigations.¶¶
- Calls on the Committee on Legal Affairs to cooperate with judicial authorities, including lifting parliamentary immunity of accused MEPs.
- Underlines the difference between corruption and political opinions, reiterating that opinions cannot be criminalised.¶
- Calls for EU vigilance against attempts by any non-EU country, including Russia, to influence democratic processes.¶
- Suggests adopting in Parliament's Rules of Procedure the Commission rule requiring formal invitations and Transparency Register registration for interest representatives.¶
- Welcomes the interinstitutional agreement to establish a body for ethical standards as a first step.¶
- Considers that Parliament should continue improving its internal ethics rules.¶
- Calls for a special committee on integrity at the start of the next term and a dedicated vice-president for integrity and anti-corruption.¶