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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-9-2024-0262

on behalf of the Renew Group · Rapporteur: Nathalie Loiseau, Petras Auštrevičius, José Ramón Bauzá Díaz, Jordi Cañas, Olivier Chastel, Bernard Guetta, Michael Kauch, Karen Melchior, Javier Nart, JanChristoph Oetjen, Urmas Paet, Dragoş Pîslaru, Frédérique Ries, Hilde Vautmans

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This resolution addresses new allegations of Russian interference in the European Parliament and upcoming EU elections, expressing concern and calling for action. It denounces Russian attempts to influence MEPs, supports investigations, calls for sanctions against Voice of Europe and related individuals, and urges stronger measures against disinformation and foreign interference.

Key points

  1. Expresses extreme concern and denounces Russia's alleged attempts to influence Members of the European Parliament, constituting serious foreign interference.
  2. Expresses outrage at MEPs' participation in Voice of Europe and emphasizes their views do not reflect the majority stance.
  3. Calls for EU and member states to mirror Czech sanctions against Voice of Europe, Viktor Medvedchuk, and Artem Marchevskyi, and to block access to Voice of Europe across the EU.
  4. Commits to support national investigations, welcomes Belgian investigation, calls for prosecution of involved MEPs and timely lifting of immunity.
  5. Welcomes calls for Eurojust meeting and broadening mandates of OLAF and EPPO, and suggests amending Treaty articles to cover such crimes.
  6. Welcomes referral of MEPs to Advisory Committee, commits to enforce sanctions, and calls for exposure of any corrupted MEPs or candidates.
  7. Calls for study on Russian disinformation in Catalonia and investigation of MEPs' connections with Kremlin.
  8. Calls for enhanced security culture in Parliament, including mandatory security training and reinforced screening of staffers.
  9. Recalls that foreign interference is a systemic threat and stresses need for holistic approach and vigilance before elections.
  10. Firmly denounces Russia's attempts to undermine democratic processes and calls for further sanctions and closing loopholes.
  11. Highlights existing legislation but insists on more action to stop disinformation and protect citizens' right to reliable news.
  12. Calls for mirror clauses, positive labelling, and support for New Deal for Right to Information.

Who is affected

  • Members of the European Parliament implicated in Russian interference face investigation and potential prosecution.
  • Voice of Europe and its operators face sanctions and access restrictions across the EU.
  • EU institutions and member states are called to strengthen measures against foreign interference and disinformation.

Figures and deadlines

  • EUR 1 750 fine imposed on a Latvian MEP for sanctions.