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175 votesGender Equality Strategy 2025
Require the Commission to propose legislation criminalising rape without explicit consent and guaranteeing universal access to sexual and reproductive health services.
Opinion from the Court of Justice on the compatibility with the Treaties of the proposed Agreement on Digital Trade between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore
Addressing transnational repression of human rights defenders
Require the EU to sanction states and individuals perpetrating transnational repression against human rights defenders, including digital surveillance and abuse of Interpol.
Resolution on renewing the EU-Africa Partnership: building common priorities ahead of the Angola Summit
Condition EU-Africa cooperation on respecting human rights, democracy, and the rule of law.
Resolution on the situation in Belarus, five years after the fraudulent presidential elections
Fund Belarusian civil society, independent media, and victims of repression, while sanctioning those responsible for human rights violations and forced labour.
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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.