Thijs REUTEN
Procedures
219 votesGender pay and pension gap in the EU: state of play, challenges and the way forward, and developing guidelines for the better evaluation and fairer remuneration of work in female-dominated sectors
Require Member States to fairly value work in female-dominated sectors and guarantee equal pay for work of equal value.
Framework Agreement on relations between the European Parliament and the European Commission
Require the European Commission to provide detailed information, attend parliamentary hearings, and justify legislative withdrawals to increase its political accountability to Parliament.
Resolution on the upcoming European Research Area (ERA) Act
Impose a binding regulation requiring Member States to invest 3% of GDP in research and remove barriers to the free circulation of researchers.
Fisheries management approaches for safeguarding sensitive species, tackling invasive species and benefiting local economies
Protect sensitive marine species by reducing incidental catches and fund the eradication of invasive alien species to safeguard fisheries and coastal economies.
Copyright and generative artificial intelligence – opportunities and challenges
Regulate generative AI licensing by establishing a legal framework for copyright, transparency, and fair compensation to rights holders.
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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.