Catarina VIEIRA
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Rebel Subjects
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Procedures
191 votesResolution on the attempted takeover of Lithuania’s public broadcaster and the threat to democracy in Lithuania
Demand Lithuania protect the public broadcaster's independence by rejecting amendments undermining its leadership and funding.
Resolution on the brutal repression against protesters in Iran
Designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation and expand sanctions against Iranian officials involved in repressing protesters.
European technological sovereignty and digital infrastructure
Fund European digital infrastructure development focusing on semiconductors, cloud, AI, and connectivity, while reducing reliance on non-EU providers.
Choice of performance indicators for audit and budgetary control in the context of financing measures to support the implementation of future European competitiveness
Require measurable indicators for EU-funded projects to ensure traceability, transparency, and auditability, especially for competitiveness and resilience measures.
Drones and new systems of warfare – the EU‘s need to adapt to be fit for today‘s security challenges
Fund the development and deployment of EU drone and counter-drone capabilities, prioritising SME access and reducing reliance on third-country suppliers.
Written Explanations
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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 distancing ourselves from the Frontex references in paragraphs 39, 322 and 323. 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.