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175 votesResolution on strengthening Moldova’s resilience against Russian hybrid threats and malign interference
Fund Moldovan efforts against Russian interference through financial, technical, and defense support, including independent media and EU integration reforms.
The future of agriculture and the post-2027 common agricultural policy
Fund the Common Agricultural Policy with a larger, inflation-indexed budget to support farmers and ensure food security.
Possibilities for simplification of cohesion funds
Simplify access to cohesion funds by reducing administrative burdens for beneficiaries and ensuring timely programme approvals.
The role of cohesion policy investment in resolving the current housing crisis
Increase cohesion policy funding for affordable housing and related infrastructure, prioritising vulnerable groups and energy efficiency.
The role of cohesion policy in supporting the just transition
Fund training and apprenticeships, especially for women and youth, in regions affected by decarbonisation-related job losses.
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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.