European Parliament adopts resolution tightening measures on Muslim Brotherhood as Spanish MEP urges EU-wide ban

The European Parliament adopted a resolution endorsing a strategy to counter Islamist political influence and tighten scrutiny of Muslim Brotherhood networks and funding.

European Parliament voted October 8, 2026, 381-167, to adopt a strategy countering Islamist political influence and tightening scrutiny of Brotherhood funding.
The resolution calls on member states to weigh listing Brotherhood-linked entities and individuals on EU terror lists but does not itself impose a ban.
Spanish MEP Luis Albayés Pérez demanded an EU-wide Brotherhood ban and terrorist listing, saying he had received death threats.
Pérez accused the European Parliament of preventing him from showing images he says document executions of hostages by Brotherhood-affiliated figures.
The resolution calls for a common methodology to monitor 'Brotherhood infiltration' and block EU funding for groups linked to the network.
The text stressed distinguishing criticism of political ideology from targeting Islam and protecting Muslims from discrimination.
The October 8 vote passed 381 to 167 with 15 abstentions, to tighten scrutiny of Brotherhood-linked networks.
A French Interior Ministry report from May 2025 warned of a strategy of gradually expanding influence through associations, schools, and religious institutions.
The European Commission acknowledged the French report in September 2025 but stressed that dealings with registered associations fall under national authorities' jurisdiction.
A well-informed source told Cairo News Channel the resolution officially recognizes the Brotherhood's terrorist nature and follows US listings of its branches.
A French National Assembly resolution in January 2026 urged designating the Muslim Brotherhood and related entities on the EU terrorism list.
An informed Egyptian source said the resolution reflects growing international awareness of the group's dangers and terrorist ideology.