Bangladesh, Feb. 2 -- A new report commissioned by the European Parliament is calling for the European Union to adopt a far more assertive stance against transnational repression, a form of cross-border authoritarian coercion that has increasingly targeted residents and activists within Europe. The study, which cites the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) “China Targets” investigation, lays out a series of policy recommendations aimed at closing gaps in protection and accountability across the bloc.

The report, authored by experts including Nate Schenkkan and Alexander Dukalskis, warns that transnational repression is an emerging threat that blends human rights violations, foreign interference, and a...