Kim VAN SPARRENTAK
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Rebel Subjects
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Procedures
170 votes2023 and 2024 Commission reports on Serbia
Condition Serbia's EU accession on aligning with EU foreign policy and implementing rule of law reforms.
2023 and 2024 Commission reports on Türkiye
Demand Turkey strengthen democratic governance, end restrictions on fundamental freedoms, and align with EU foreign policy for closer partnership.
2023 discharge: General budget of the EU - Joint Undertakings
Approve the 2023 budget implementation for all EU Joint Undertakings, urging improved financial controls and efficient fund allocation.
Discharge 2023: Agencies
Demand improved financial reporting and internal controls from EU agencies, providing detailed spending breakdowns and real-time digital reporting.
Discharge 2023: Agencies
Demand improved financial reporting and internal controls from EU agencies, providing detailed spending breakdowns and real-time digital reporting.
Written Explanations
Written explanations of vote submitted after plenary sessions.
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.