MEPs emphasize the increasing repression of human rights activists by authoritarian regimes globally, with nearly 80% of cases linked to 10 specific countries. The EU is urged to respond with sanctions and bans on exports to combat transnational repression, including surveillance and targeted attacks. The report calls for coordinated EU action, monitoring of human rights clauses in agreements, and accountability through sanctions against perpetrators. The conclusion stresses the need for Europe to remain a safe space for defenders of freedom and democracy.