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European Parliament resolution on Muslim Brotherhood

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2026-10-23 21:21 UTC → 2026-10-25 23:54 UTC · added removed

The European Parliament passed a resolution calling for a coordinated European strategy to combat “Islamist entryism” and the influence of the Muslim Brotherhood network. The motion, introduced by the European People’s Party, Party (EPP), seeks to identify infiltration methods such as the use of non-transparent financing and the exploitation of anti-discrimination mechanisms. The resolution urges the Council of the European Union to evaluate whether the Muslim Brotherhood meets the legal criteria for designation as a terrorist organization. It also calls for increased scrutiny of European Union funding to ensure public money does not support Islamist organizations. Additionally, the text requests that member states pool information regarding the movement’s leadership and structures to facilitate potential legal actions. Led by French MEP Céline Imart, the resolution emphasizes the necessity of distinguishing between Islam as a religion and “political Islamism” as an ideology. While the two-page document is not legally binding for EU member states, it represents a significant shift in how the EU addresses the role of Islamist influence within Europe. The vote, which passed with 381 in favor, 167 against, and 15 abstentions, revealed deep political divisions. While conservative and liberal groups like Support came from the EPP EPP, Renew Europe, Patriots for Europe, Europe of Sovereign Nations, and ‘Renew Europe’ supported the measure to protect democratic institutions, European Conservatives and Reformists. Conversely, members of the Socialists, Greens, and Left groups largely opposed it, the measure, citing concerns regarding religious freedoms and the potential for unfair targeting of Muslim communities.

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  1. 2026-10-25 23:54 UTC European Parliament resolution on Muslim Brotherhood
  2. 2026-10-23 21:21 UTC European Parliament resolution on Muslim Brotherhood

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