Research approach
Start with the record. Keep the judgement visible.
EU Moles helps people examine parliamentary votes and speeches that may affect Russia’s interests. It connects every finding to the European Parliament’s public record, then adds plain-language context so the record is easier to understand.
The evidence path
From a parliamentary sitting to a reviewable finding
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We collect official parliamentary material
We use the European Parliament’s published voting records, agendas, documents and debate transcripts. The original record remains the starting point—not a news report or a social-media claim.
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We show the vote in context
A vote title alone is often not enough. The site explains the practical change being proposed and what a Yes vote would approve, with links back to the relevant official material.
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We assess possible benefit to Russia
An AI-assisted review looks for a direct, or reasonably supported indirect, benefit to Russian strategic interests—for example, measures that would materially weaken European defence, resilience or coordinated support for Ukraine.
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We keep the basis open to inspection
Flags appear beside the individual vote or speech, not as a hidden score. You can open the explanation, read the surrounding discussion, and follow the links to the European Parliament’s own record.
Reading the site
What the labels mean
Potential benefit to Russia
The record supports a plausible direct or indirect benefit to Russian interests. This is an assessment of the effect of the position, not a claim about a person’s motive or loyalty.
Cannot be assessed
The official wording needed to assess an amendment was unavailable. The item is not treated as a warning and is excluded from Russia-related filters.
No warning shown
The available material did not support a Russia-related warning under this method. It does not mean the position is universally supported, harmless, or free from other political consequences.
Important limits
What this directory can—and cannot—tell you
It can help you
- Find a Member’s recorded votes and relevant plenary speeches.
- See what a particular vote would have changed in plain English.
- Compare a warning with its source material and wider debate.
It cannot prove
- Why a Member voted or spoke in a particular way.
- That a Member has a covert relationship, instruction, or affiliation.
- That an unflagged item has no possible consequences for Russia.