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Fighting back against transnational repression

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Parliamentary Assembly
Session
2026 - Third part-session

Summary

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe strongly condemns transnational repression, which refers to political dissidents, journalists, and human rights defenders facing intimidation and threats beyond their home countries' borders by authoritarian regimes. Highlighting that such actions undermine human rights and state sovereignty, the Assembly stresses the need for a coordinated international response to combat this threat effectively. It calls for legislative action, prosecution of perpetrators, and international collaborations to address and prevent these violations. With specific recommendations to member and observer states, the Assembly urges improvements in legal frameworks, sanctions, victim support, and cooperation with international bodies such as INTERPOL and the European Union. Furthermore, the Assembly advocates for increased transparency within INTERPOL, protection of secure communications, attention to human rights in extradition processes, and safeguarding financial services for affected individuals to reinforce European democratic security and uphold the rule of law.

Voting results

52 in favor 5 against 7 abstentions