MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on countering Islamic extremism at international level

29.9.2021

pursuant to Rule 143 of the Rules of Procedure

Emmanouil Fragkos

B9‑0480/2021

Motion for a European Parliament resolution on countering Islamic extremism at international level

The European Parliament,

–  having regard to the unsuccessful efforts that have been made for 20 years to counter Islamist terrorism,

 

–  having regard to Rule 143 of its Rules of Procedure,

 

A.  whereas active Islamist networks are targeting European societies, through terrorism, demographic/social disruption and the threat of war;

 

Β.  whereas these networks have links with the governments of Turkey, Pakistan, Qatar and, more recently, Afghanistan;

 

C.  whereas the above governments are stepping up their actions and rhetorical discourse, while maintaining close connections with Islamist networks;

 

1.  Recognises the need for a comprehensive reassessment of counter-terrorism strategy, giving priority to the immediate and effective containment of illegal migration flows and the neutralisation of Islamist terrorist cells;

 

2.  Calls on the Commission and the Council to draw up within the year a multi-level, coherent and comprehensive internal and external strategy to tackle radical Islam effectively and sustainably at international level.