MEPs urge EU to consider a Black Sea naval operation

Members of the European Parliament have called on the EU to consider a naval operation in the Black Sea. A resolution adopted on 22 October addresses attacks on commercial vessels, export routes and maritime infrastructure, according to the EU-funded Eastern Neighbourhood programme’s report published the following day.

The resolution condemns Russia’s attacks and seeks closer coordination with NATO’s Black Sea initiative. It also urges support for Bulgaria and Romania in tracking hostile drones and faster progress on a European maritime security hub.

Parliament’s appeal records a political demand. It does not itself establish a naval mission or announce that ships have been deployed. Any operational response would require further decisions by the relevant authorities.