Kim VAN SPARRENTAK
Procedures
231 votesRole of trade in strengthening the EU's economic security
Impose higher anti-dumping duties and restrict EU-funded programmes to domestic investments to reduce strategic dependencies on China and secure critical raw material supply chains.
Countering transnational repression – towards an EU strategy to protect Europe’s sovereignty and democratic values
Protect dissidents and journalists by establishing a common EU definition, monitoring mechanism, and sanctions to counter foreign authoritarian regimes' transnational repression.
European political parties and foundations – 2026 report on the application of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 2025/2445 and on the activities funded
Demand the Commission revise funding rules to increase EU budget grants for European political foundations to 100% of eligible costs to prevent foreign interference.
Resolution on the rule of law, fundamental rights and misuse of EU funds in Slovakia: the need for an EU response
Condition EU funding for Slovakia on restoring anti-corruption bodies, protecting whistleblowers, and halting criminal law amendments that weaken the prosecution of financial fraud.
Opportunities and challenges presented by a comprehensive artificial intelligence strategy for EU trade
Accelerate paperless trade and customs controls by integrating artificial intelligence tools into EU trade portals to reduce compliance costs for small businesses.
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 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.