The European Parliament and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) have adopted resolutions against ‘transnational repression,’ a term defined as deliberate acts by countries of origin against individuals or groups abroad. Russia is identified as a primary perpetrator, using methods like killings, surveillance, and passport revocations. The resolutions propose measures such as a pan-European monitoring system, training for officials, and guarantees for bank account access and emergency financial support for at-risk individuals.

• European Parliament and PACE adopted resolutions targeting ‘transnational repression’ by countries like Russia, Iran, China, and Belarus.
• Transnational repression includes acts like killings, surveillance, digital harassment, passport revocations, and denial of consular services.
• Resolutions propose a pan-European monitoring system, a coordinator on transnational repression, and training for law enforcement and judicial bodies.
• Measures include ensuring access to bank accounts, creating mechanisms for emergency financial support, and developing ways for victims to obtain temporary documents.
• Russia is noted for using Interpol to request information on political opponents and for having numerous red notices overturned.
• The resolutions are political signals and not legally binding, with implementation left to EU member states.
• The measures are being adopted amidst tightening migration policies in the EU.
• The adoption of these resolutions aims to establish common rules and provide a basis for legal action and lobbying at national levels.