Unlawful EU interference and the violation of Uruguay’s sovereignty

30.3.2026

Priority question for written answer  P-001313/2026
to the Commission
Rule 144
Markus Buchheit (ESN), Alexander Sell (ESN), Alexander Jungbluth (ESN), Volker Schnurrbusch (ESN), Tomasz Froelich (ESN)

Recent developments confirm that EU institutions and EU-funded non-governmental organisations are involved in judicial proceedings currently under way in Uruguay, a sovereign, democratic, non-EU state. These proceedings relate to events from the period of de facto government (1973-1985), despite legislative measures previously adopted and reaffirmed through democratic procedures and referendums.

In view of the above, the Commission is asked:

• 1.On what legal basis does the Commission justify this involvement in ongoing judicial proceedings in Uruguay, particularly where such proceedings conflict with laws and referendums adopted through democratic processes?
• 2.Which external non-governmental organisations or political foundations involved in litigation or advocacy concerning these proceedings has the Commission provided funding to, directly or indirectly?
• 3.How does the Commission assess the compatibility of such funding with the principles of non-interference and respect for national sovereignty?

Submitted: 30.3.2026