Thijs REUTEN
Procedures
30 votesThe need for an EU strategy to counter Islamist entryism and the influence of the Muslim Brotherhood network
Resolution on the recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect the EU’s external borders
Demand the accelerated return of irregular migrants from Ceuta, increase EU external border infrastructure funding, and evaluate national mass regularisation policies.
Resolution on the evaluation of the Common Fisheries Policy and follow-up
Revise the Common Fisheries Policy to enable fleet decarbonisation, apply equal standards to imported seafood, and simplify funding access for small-scale operators.
The role of social, economic and environmental standards in safeguarding fair competition for all aquatic food products and improving food security
Impose mandatory origin and sustainability labelling on all aquatic food products sold in the EU to ensure fair competition with imports.
Financial activities of the European Investment Bank Group – annual report 2025
Direct EIB funding toward European defence, decarbonisation, and energy infrastructure while simplifying application procedures for small businesses to enhance strategic autonomy.
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.