Kim VAN SPARRENTAK
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Procedures
170 votesResolution on media freedom in Georgia, particularly the case of Mzia Amaglobeli
Demand the immediate release of Mzia Amaglobeli and sanctions against Georgian officials responsible for democratic backsliding.
2023 and 2024 Commission reports on Moldova
Fund Moldova's EU accession by increasing financial and technical support to counter foreign interference and implement socio-economic reforms.
2023 and 2024 Commission reports on Montenegro
Urge Montenegro to align electoral laws with EU standards, strengthen judicial independence, and combat corruption to advance EU accession.
The Commission’s 2024 Rule of Law report
Condition EU funding on Member States' implementation of judicial independence, anti-corruption measures, and media freedom, based on rule of law reports.
Implementation report on the Recovery and Resilience Facility
Extend the deadline for mature Recovery and Resilience Facility projects by 18 months.
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Drones and new systems of warfare – the EU‘s need to adapt to be fit for today‘s security challenges
GL-PvdA supports this report, as it offers valuable perspectives on adapting the Member States’ armed forces, EU programmes and institutions to challenges in relation to the integration of drones, anti-drone measures and other innovative systems of warfare. The geopolitical situation and swift changes in global alliances merit supporting the overall report. However, GL-PvdA explicitly distances itself from the Frontex references in paragraphs 39, 323 and 324. We strongly oppose this report’s language advocating for an of Frontex mandate expansion, to include military capabilities and tasks, which dangerously blurs the line between defence and border management. Due to previous human right abuses by Frontex, affording quasi-military powers entails significant risks, and requires a radical shift in its modus operandi, oversight, and legal framework. While limited information exchange between Frontex and armed forces, in line with data protection and fundamental rights obligations, may be pertinent, the mandate for territorial defence must remain the exclusive responsibility of our armed forces, that have clearly defined democratic and legal frameworks. Moreover, the European Commission foresees a revision of the Frontex Regulation in 2026. Taking a Parliamentary position on such a sensitive matter is premature.
No written explanations available.