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200 votesJust transition directive in the world of work: ensuring the creation of jobs and revitalising local economies
Require Member States to develop national strategies for managing the labour market transition towards a green and digital economy.
The 28th Regime: a new legal framework for innovative companies
Create a unified European company form (S.EU) with €1 minimum capital, digital registration within 48 hours, and optional employee participation schemes.
Resolution on the continuous Belarusian hybrid attacks against Lithuania
Demand Belarus cease hybrid attacks, release detained hauliers, guarantee aviation safety, and compensate financial losses to European companies.
Decarbonisation and modernisation of EU fisheries, and the development and deployment of fishing gear
Fund research and deployment of fishing gear that improves ecological outcomes and operational viability of sustainable EU fleets.
Implementation of the rule of law conditionality regime
Demand the Commission to fully implement the rule of law conditionality regulation to protect the EU budget from breaches.
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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.