European Parliament adopts resolution condemning Muslim Brotherhood and Islamist entryism

In a landmark vote, the European Parliament adopted a resolution that condemns the Muslim Brotherhood and warns of "Islamist entryism" undermining democratic institutions. The proposal, championed by French MEP Céline Imart and backed mainly by the European People’s Party, urges the EU to trace funding, create a list of hate preachers, and assess Brotherhood-linked groups for terrorist designation. Experts such as Lorenzo Vidino noted a growing consensus across Europe, though they cautioned that Islamist groups are adept at concealment.

The anti-racism coalition ENAR denounced the text as racist and Islamophobic, accusing it of targeting civil-society organisations. Edmund Fitton-Brown praised the wording but warned that turning the resolution into binding law will be challenging. The vote signals a shift in EU policy, but its concrete effects on funding and security measures are yet to be seen.