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Rebel Subjects
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Procedures
19 votesApplication of the Treaty provisions related to the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality and the role of national parliaments in the EU legislative process
Demand stricter justification from the Commission for EU legislative action, ensuring respect for Member State competences and avoiding disguised extensions of power.
Resolution on protection of EU consumers against the practices of certain e-commerce platforms: the case of child-like sex dolls, weapons and other illegal products and materials
Impose stricter controls on e-commerce platforms to remove illegal products like weapons and child-like sex dolls, enforcing consumer protection and safety.
Access to finance for SMEs and scale-ups
Simplify regulations to reduce burdens on SMEs and improve their access to finance, especially for scale-ups.
Impact of artificial intelligence on the financial sector
Require human oversight of fully autonomous AI systems used in the financial sector.
Motion of censure on the Commission
Written Explanations
Written explanations of vote submitted after plenary sessions.
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.