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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-9-2024-0265

on behalf of the ECR Group · Rapporteur: Jorge Buxadé Villalba, Hermann Tertsch

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This resolution addresses new allegations of Russian interference in the European Parliament and upcoming EU elections. It condemns Russian hybrid warfare, including disinformation, support for secessionist movements, and instrumentalisation of migrants, and calls for countermeasures. It welcomes the creation of a temporary crisis task force, calls for the inclusion of 'Voice of Europe' on the EU sanctions list, and urges investigations into Catalan MEPs' Russian connections.

Key points

  1. Calls for action and effective measures to counter any attempts to interfere in the forthcoming European elections, including from the Russian autocratic apparatus.
  2. Reiterates that measures to safeguard democracy must be transparent and respect the right to information and freedom of speech.
  3. Welcomes the swift reaction to the 'Voice of Europe' influence operation and calls for its inclusion on the EU sanctions list.
  4. Condemns Russia's hybrid warfare actions and calls for a coordinated EU strategy; welcomes the temporary crisis task force announced by the Belgian Presidency.
  5. Reiterates concerns over Russian support for secessionist movements, deploring the case of Spanish secessionist movements that attempted a coup d'état in 2017.
  6. Condemns Russian disinformation, support for secessionists, and cyber operations in Catalonia, including riots that injured officers and killed a French citizen.
  7. Calls for investigations into connections of Carles Puigdemont and other Catalan MEPs with Russia, and for the Advisory Committee on the Conduct of Members to act.
  8. Calls on Spanish authorities to coordinate with EU counterparts and NATO allies to counter Russian interference in view of regional elections in Catalonia.
  9. Strongly condemns Russia's instrumentalisation of illegal immigrants to destabilise member states, particularly Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Finland.
  10. Underlines that countering foreign interference is crucial for free elections, while stressing freedom of speech, media freedom, and compliance with the law.

Who is affected

  • The European Parliament, EU institutions, and member states are called to act against Russian interference.
  • 'Voice of Europe' is targeted for inclusion on the EU sanctions list.
  • Catalan MEPs, including Carles Puigdemont, are subject to calls for investigation.
  • Spanish authorities are urged to coordinate with EU and NATO to counter interference in Catalonia's elections.
  • Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Finland are affected by Russia's instrumentalisation of migrants.

Figures and deadlines

  • 10 000 troops and funds to clear Catalonia's debt were offered by Russia, according to testimony.