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EU Strategy for EU-Russia Relations

Summary

The European Parliament recommends a new 'push-back, contain and engage' strategy toward Russia to counter aggression and support democratic transition.
9 16.09.2021
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Key points

  • The European Parliament calls for a fundamental review of EU-Russia relations based on the principle of 'democracy first'.
  • A strategy is proposed to deter Russian aggression by strengthening EU defense capabilities and cooperation with NATO.
  • The report recommends reducing dependency on Russian energy, specifically calling for the halt of Nord Stream 2.
  • Countering hybrid threats involves monitoring disinformation and protecting democratic processes from cyberattacks.

Speeches

47 Speeches in total

Pro
Contra
Jytte GUTELAND
Jytte GUTELAND
S&D
1:42 min
12. Direction of EU-Russia political relations (continuation of debate)
Heidi HAUTALA
Heidi HAUTALA
Verts/ALE
0:15 min
12. Direction of EU-Russia political relations (continuation of debate)
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on a European Parliament recommendation to the Council, the Commission and the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on the direction of EU-Russia political relations Direction of EU-Russia political relations
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