Written question – EU response to Hamas-led information manipulation in the EU – E-002236/2025

Question for written answer  E-002236/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Christine Anderson (ESN)

Hamas, a designated terrorist organisation under EU law, regularly deploys emotionally charged narratives, staged or decontextualised imagery and strategic communication aimed at shaping public opinion and pressuring EU policymakers. This aligns with the core definition of Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) – namely, coordinated manipulation intended to deceive and influence democratic discourse.

• 1.In the light of the Commission’s stated commitment to countering FIMI, can the Commission explain why it has not publicly identified, exposed or addressed Hamas’s clear attempts to influence the European information environment?
• 2.If the Commission can act swiftly in cases of so-called disinformation spread by European citizens – often leading to pressure on platforms, content labelling or regulatory scrutiny – why has there been no corresponding action or attribution concerning Hamas’s influence efforts, particularly following recent escalations in the Middle East?
• 3.Does the Commission recognise Hamas’s strategic communication as a FIMI threat, and if so, what steps will it take to counter this actor’s manipulation of EU audiences?

Submitted: 4.6.2025