Kim VAN SPARRENTAK
Procedures
213 votesPublic access to documents – report covering the years 2022 - 2024
Require the Commission to accelerate responses to requests for access to documents and end systematic delays.
Housing crisis in the European Union with the aim of proposing solutions for decent, sustainable and affordable housing
Fund affordable housing construction and renovation by simplifying permitting rules, protecting property rights against squatting, and earmarking dedicated European Union funds.
European Union regulatory fitness and subsidiarity and proportionality – report on Better Law-Making covering 2023 and 2024
Require the Commission to conduct independent impact assessments for all legislative proposals to reduce administrative burdens on businesses and protect children's rights.
Resolution on four years of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and European contributions to a just peace and sustained security for Ukraine
Demand increased military support for Ukraine, a comprehensive ban on Russian imports, and the use of frozen Russian assets to fund Ukrainian reconstruction.
Situation in Northeast Syria, the violence against civilians and the need to maintain a sustainable ceasefire
Demand investigation of crimes against civilians and increased humanitarian aid in Northeast Syria, conditional on civilian protection and human rights respect.
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.