Willemien KONING

Enhancing connectivity, preserving cultural heritage, and driving local excellence in European tourism: destination management and regional tourism growth

Fund sustainable regional tourism by increasing EU rail, public transport, and cycling infrastructure investments to reduce seasonal overcrowding and protect local cultural heritage.

Control, transparency and traceability of performance-based instruments

Require the Commission to restrict cost-neutral funding, mandate real-cost audits for complex projects, and implement interoperable monitoring systems to prevent fraud.

The role of ocean diplomacy for the competitiveness of EU fisheries and aquaculture

Condition EU market access for foreign seafood on compliance with Union standards and deploy naval missions to protect European fishing vessels from hostile third-country acts.

Protection of the European Union’s financial interests – combating fraud – annual report 2024

Importance of consent-based rape legislation in the EU

Require Member States to define rape based on the absence of consent and provide specialized medical, psychological, and legal support to survivors.