The European Parliament today opened discussions on new CO₂ rules for cars and vans. Alexandr Vondra, ECR shadow rapporteur on the file, warned that Europe risks undermining its automotive industry by pursuing climate targets that ignore market realities and restrict technological choice.
2 June 2026
ECR backs efforts to revise the 2035 ban of combustion engines; Approval of the EU–US trade framework; Final trilogue on the Return Regulation; ECR pushes to preserve strong air passenger protections; Climate Policy at a crossroads: ETS – Rethink or Replace?; Pillars of Prevention: How can immunisation support healthy ageing and prevent NCDs across Europe?; Poland the Great Project Congress
29 May 2026
Tuesday–Friday
ECR Bureau meeting in RigaFrom Wednesday to Friday, ECR MEPs will gather in Riga, Latvia, for an external Bureau meeting.
DETAILSWednesday 24 June @ 13:00 – 14:30
AI, security and digital evidence: building the future of reliable image and video evidenceOn Wednesday 24 June, ECR MEPs Assita Kanko and Alessandro Ciriani will host a round table discussion on AI, Police and Justice.
DETAILS30–31 May 2026
Poland the Great Project CongressThe ECR Group is a co-organiser of the 16th Poland the Great Project Congress, entitled “Identity”.
DETAILS26-28 May
Mission to Latvia 26-28 May / NATO Innovation Range and Drone SummitIn May, ECR MEP Reinis Pozņaks and the Eastern Frontline Group will host a delegation to participate in an informal European Parliament mission to Latvia.
DETAILSWednesday 6 May @ 09.30 – 12.00
Drones in Europe: Bridging civil and military needsOn Wednesday, MEP Reinis Poznaks will co-host an international workshop on the role of drones in Europe’s security and defence.
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