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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2024/2696(RSP))

On allegations of Russian interference in the work of the European Parliament and foreign interference in the European elections and the impact on the Union

B-9-2024-0264

on behalf of the S&D Group · Rapporteur: Pedro Marques, Gabriele Bischoff, Andreas Schieder, Raphaël Glucksmann, Domènec Ruiz Devesa

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Parliament condemns Russian interference via 'Voice of Europe' and other means, urging investigations, transparency, and stronger integrity rules. It calls for monitoring media, sanctioning Kremlin media, and enhancing cooperation against disinformation and cyber threats. It demands action on party financing loopholes, platform regulation, and cyber defence, plus mandatory training for MEPs.

Key points

  1. Is outraged by Russian interference through 'Voice of Europe' paying MEPs to spread propaganda.
  2. Denounces attempts to advance Russia's agenda and calls for full disclosure of interference allegations.
  3. Believes allegations are sanctionable under the Code of Conduct and demands a thorough internal investigation.
  4. Calls for implementing transparency and integrity reforms and monitoring codes of conduct.
  5. Highlights that Russian influence uses various vectors, requiring constant monitoring.
  6. Condemns targeting of minorities and exploitation of migrant crisis and COVID-19 for disinformation.
  7. Calls for increased cooperation with neighbouring countries against disinformation and hybrid threats.
  8. Calls on EEAS and Commission to monitor media and include new Kremlin media in 14th sanction package.
  9. Recalls Russian connections with parties and politicians, citing loans, purchases, and facilitation.
  10. Recalls cyber operations against Estonia, Germany, and Lithuania, noting doubled attacks on utilities.
  11. Expects Commission and Council to close loopholes in party financing, regulate platforms, and step up cyber defence.
  12. Calls for mandatory training and monitoring systems for MEPs and staff to detect interference.

Who is affected

  • Members of the European Parliament and staff, who may face training and monitoring.
  • Media outlets in the EU, which may be monitored and sanctioned.
  • EU institutions and member states, which must act on financing and cyber defence.

Figures and deadlines

  • EUR 25 000 allegedly paid to a German MP by a pro-Russian network.
  • European elections scheduled on 6-9 June 2024.
  • Cyberattacks against European utilities more than doubled between 2020 and 2022.