European Parliament Tackles Transnational Repression
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EU Parliament Condemns Transnational Repression of Dissidents
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What is Transnational Repression?
Transnational repression refers to authoritarian states reaching beyond their borders to silence dissent. This includes tactics like targeted killings, abductions, harassment, intimidation of family members, and the use of Interpol abuse. It represents a direct assault on the sovereignty of host nations and a violation of fundamental human rights.
The European Parliament’s Resolution
On November 13, 2025, the European Parliament overwhelmingly adopted a resolution (512 votes in favor, 76 against, and 52 abstentions) urging member states to confront efforts by authoritarian regimes to coerce, control, or silence political opponents and dissidents residing in Europe. The resolution is not legally binding, but it serves as a strong political signal and aims to raise awareness about this critical issue.
“Human rights defenders are a key pillar of democracy and the rule of law, and they are insufficiently protected,” a statement from the parliament said.
Rapporteur Chloé Ridel emphasized that this is the first time the European Union has explicitly named and addressed this phenomenon.”Naming it means … refusing that here in Europe, within our borders, authoritarian regimes can chase and harass their opponents with complete impunity to make them silent,” Ridel stated. She further highlighted the lack of existing EU or national policies to tackle transnational repression, positioning the resolution as crucial for protecting the EU’s sovereignty.
✔️ My report on transnational repression has just been adopted by the European Parliament!
Europe is speaking out for the first time on this threat against our sovereignty and our democracy. A strong message of support for victims and against authoritarian regimes 1/2 pic.twitter.com/0toPt1Vs1L
– Chloé Ridel (@ChloeRidel) November 13, 2025