Kim VAN SPARRENTAK
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Procedures
194 votesResolution on the escalating repression of the Baha’is in Iran
Demand Iran end persecution of Baha'is, release detainees, repeal discriminatory laws, and allow access to education, employment, and basic services.
Resolution on the rule of law and human rights situation in Tunisia, particularly the case of Sonia Dahmani
Demand the immediate release of Sonia Dahmani and all those detained for exercising freedom of expression in Tunisia.
Resolution on protection of EU consumers against the practices of certain e-commerce platforms: the case of child-like sex dolls, weapons and other illegal products and materials
Impose stricter controls on e-commerce platforms to remove illegal products like weapons and child-like sex dolls, enforcing consumer protection and safety.
Access to finance for SMEs and scale-ups
Simplify regulations to reduce burdens on SMEs and improve their access to finance, especially for scale-ups.
Protection of minors online
Regulate online platforms to protect minors from addictive designs, harmful content, and commercial exploitation, including strict age verification and parental controls.
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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.