Kim VAN SPARRENTAK
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170 votesHumanitarian aid in a time of polycrisis – reaffirming our principles for a more effective and ambitious response to humanitarian crises
Increase humanitarian aid funding and prioritise protection for humanitarian workers in conflict zones.
Safeguarding and promoting financial stability amid economic uncertainties
Prioritise a Capital Markets Union agenda to support EU competitiveness without compromising financial stability.
Just transition directive in the world of work: ensuring the creation of jobs and revitalising local economies
Require Member States to develop national strategies for managing the labour market transition towards a green and digital economy.
The 28th Regime: a new legal framework for innovative companies
Create a unified European company form (S.EU) with €1 minimum capital, digital registration within 48 hours, and optional employee participation schemes.
Resolution on the European citizens’ initiative entitled ‘My Voice, My Choice: For Safe and Accessible Abortion’
Fund Member States that voluntarily provide safe abortion care for all who lack access.
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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.