Hybrid warfare against EU

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1. Hybrid warfare and the protection of the EU’s territorial integrity and critical security and defence infrastructure

   Parliament adopted a report on hybrid warfare and the protection of the EU's territorial integrity and critical security and defence infrastructure. The report describes hybrid attacks such as drone incursions, airspace violations, sabotage of undersea cables and energy infrastructure, cyberattacks, GPS jamming and foreign information manipulation and interference. By adopting the text, Parliament made it its official position, calling for a shift from a reactive to a proactive posture and for a cross-domain action plan against hybrid warfare. It also asks for increased intelligence sharing, a dedicated sanctions framework for hybrid threats, and closer cooperation with NATO and partners such as Ukraine, Moldova, Armenia and the Western Balkans.

   Foreign affairsDefence & security

   16 Sept 2026 · Resolutions · report by Rasa Juknevičienė · 13 ballots · voted 14:23 · A-10-2026-0212 · 2026/2024

   Adopted 470–129–62 · by a large majority
2. Findings and recommendations of the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield

   Parliament adopted a resolution on the findings and recommendations of its Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield, which examined how the Union can better defend its democratic foundations against foreign information manipulation and interference, hybrid operations and disinformation. By adopting the text, Parliament made it its official position, meaning it now states where it stands on the threats described and on the reforms it says are needed. The report calls for a more operational European Centre for Democratic Resilience, stronger enforcement of EU legislation in the digital sphere, a more ambitious European Cooperation Network on Elections, and election-related infrastructure to be treated as critical infrastructure. It also asks for hybrid-threat preparedness in CSDP missions and operations, a review of sanctions instruments, support for media and civil society, and funding under the next multiannual financial framework 2028-2034.

   Digital, AI & dataDefence & securityJustice, rule of law & rights

   15 Sept 2026 · Resolutions · report by Tomas Tobé · 139 ballots · voted 13:35 · A-10-2026-0199 · 2025/2069

   Adopted 420–220–26 · by a large majority
3. Continuous Belarusian hybrid attacks against Lithuania

   Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Belarus's ongoing hybrid attacks against Lithuania, including drone and balloon incursions, instrumentalised migration, smuggling, economic coercion, cyberattacks and disinformation. It declares these acts part of a Russia-led destabilisation strategy and demands Belarus cease all such operations and release European hauliers' vehicles and goods. Parliament also calls for strengthened EU-NATO cooperation, expanded border surveillance, additional sanctions and sectoral measures against Belarus.

   Foreign affairsDefence & security

   18 Dec 2025 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 18 ballots · voted 12:21 · B-10-2025-0585 · 2025/3025

   Adopted 438–37–48 · by an overwhelming majority
4. United response to recent Russian violations of the EU Member States’ airspace and critical infrastructure

   Parliament adopted a resolution on a united response to recent Russian violations of EU member states' airspace and critical infrastructure. The text condemns Russia's military and hybrid provocations, expresses solidarity with affected states, and calls for a coordinated EU response with NATO. It urges member states to review rules of engagement and set up joint projects for a layered EU air defence system.

   Foreign affairsDefence & security

   9 Oct 2025 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 49 ballots · voted 13:20 · B-10-2025-0437 · 2025/2901

   Adopted 469–97–38 · by a large majority
5. Russia’s disinformation and historical falsification to justify its war of aggression against Ukraine

   Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and rejecting its use of distorted historical arguments and disinformation to justify the invasion. The text calls on Russia to withdraw all forces from Ukraine and end deportations, and supports ICC investigations and the establishment of a special tribunal for the crime of aggression. MEPs urge the EU and member states to counter Russian disinformation, expand sanctions on Russian media, and promote media literacy and education on European history.

   Foreign affairs

   23 Jan 2025 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 27 ballots · voted 12:12 · B-10-2025-0074 · 2024/2988

   Adopted 480–58–48 · by an overwhelming majority
6. Setting up a Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield, and defining its responsibilities, numerical strength and term of office

   Parliament set up a special committee on the European Democracy Shield to counter foreign interference, disinformation and threats to democracy in the EU. The committee will examine gaps in EU law and policy, and propose measures to protect democratic processes and citizens from such attacks. It will work with other parliamentary committees and may make recommendations for future action.

   EU institutions & ParliamentDefence & securityJustice, rule of law & rights

   18 Dec 2024 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 7 ballots · voted 12:15 · B-10-2024-0216 · 2024/2999

   Adopted 441–178–34 · by a large majority

Dossiers involved · latest vote first

1. 2026/2024 Hybrid warfare and the protection of the EU’s territorial integrity and critical security and defence infrastructure 16 Sept 2026 · 1 vote
2. 2025/2069 Findings and recommendations of the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield 15 Sept 2026 · 1 vote
3. 2025/3025 Continuous Belarusian hybrid attacks against Lithuania 18 Dec 2025 · 1 vote
4. 2025/2901 United response to recent Russian violations of the EU Member States’ airspace and critical infrastructure 9 Oct 2025 · 1 vote
5. 2024/2988 Russia’s disinformation and historical falsification to justify its war of aggression against Ukraine 23 Jan 2025 · 1 vote
6. 2024/2999 Setting up a Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield, and defining its responsibilities, numerical strength and term of office 18 Dec 2024 · 1 vote

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How each group's majority voted on the 6 most recent final roll calls about Hybrid warfare against EU. A group is "split" when no position won among its members.

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