Thijs REUTEN
Procedures
292 votesFeasibility of a 28th tax regime and its potential to support EU competitiveness
Create a voluntary 28th corporate tax regime to simplify cross-border administration and establish a single consolidated tax base for growth-oriented European companies.
Resolution on the ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria, notably the Kawel village massacre
Demand Nigeria investigate the Kawel massacre, prosecute perpetrators, strengthen counterterrorism operations, and protect vulnerable Christian communities from targeted violence and abductions.
Resolution on the threat of war crimes, the escalating violations of international humanitarian law and the human rights situation in El-Obeid, Sudan
Impose targeted sanctions on Sudanese war criminals, fund local aid organisations, and designate the Rapid Support Forces as a terrorist organisation to protect civilians.
Resolution on the impact of the 1974 Turkish invasion on Cypriot women and girls, and the crimes committed by Turkish forces and consequences on gender equality
Demand Türkiye withdraw troops from Cyprus, provide reparations for conflict-related sexual violence, and grant full access to records to investigate missing persons.
2025 Commission report on Serbia
Condition pre-accession funding and EU membership negotiations for Serbia on aligning with sanctions against Russia and implementing rule of law and democratic reforms.
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.