Barbara BONTE

Developing a new EU anti-poverty strategy

Require the Commission to present a comprehensive, funded anti-poverty strategy aiming to eradicate poverty by 2035, with focus on children.

EU strategic defence and security partnerships

Resolution 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.

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.

Addressing impunity through EU sanctions, including the EU Global Human Rights sanctions regime (so called “EU Magnitsky Act”)

Extend the EU Magnitsky Act to include large-scale corruption, digital surveillance abuse, and environmental destruction harming civilians.