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European Parliament Passes Resolution Condemning Muslim Brotherhood Influence
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Core Event: Parliament Votes on Islamist Entryism Resolution
The European Parliament adopted a resolution denouncing the Muslim Brotherhood and “Islamist entryism,” describing the phenomenon as a threat to democratic institutions, the rule of law, gender equality and fundamental freedoms. The text calls for the EU to stop funding, consulting or legitimising networks that use European mechanisms to weaken values from within. It also urges the European Council to assess whether individuals or entities linked to the Brotherhood should be added to the EU terrorist-list, demands full traceability of EU funding, and proposes a EU-wide list of hate preachers and tighter scrutiny of foreign financing, especially from Qatar or Turkey.
Background and Recent U.S. Actions
The resolution follows the Trump administration’s designation of the Muslim Brotherhood and several of its branches as terrorist organisations. European officials have long warned of the group’s subversive activities; the French and Austrian governments have reportedly pushed for action for nearly a decade, according to security-expert Lorenzo Vidino.
Official Statements & Responses
The European Parliament’s news release framed the measure as a democratic obligation to protect Muslim citizens from discrimination while preventing organised Islamist networks from being treated as legitimate interlocutors. Vidino noted that the vote “sets the tone” and may legitimize a more negative view of the Brotherhood among agencies and governments, though he expressed uncertainty about its tangible impact.
Criticism & Opposition
The European Network Against Racism (ENAR) condemned the resolution as “racist and Islamophobic,” accusing it of falsely linking civil-society groups such as FEMYSO to the Brotherhood.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The voting does reflect a gap between the right and the left,” — Lorenzo Vidino, director of the program on extremism at George Washington University
- “ "I'm a bit skeptical on whether this resolution would have a major tangible impact," Vidino added.” — Lorenzo Vidino, director of the program on extremism at George Washington University
- “This vote is a victory, but it is also a starting point," Imart said.” — Céline Imart, of France