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Vision for Europe

Vision for Europe

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Campaigns

News

News

Serbia must confront its past before joining the EU

In the view of the ECR Group, Serbia’s path towards European Union membership must be based on a genuine reckoning with the past, respect for the victims of the armed conflicts of the 1990s.

15 September 2026

Ceuta shows Europe needs a comprehensive approach to securing its external borders

The European Conservatives and Reformists Group has called for stronger protection of Europe’s external borders following the recent mass illegal crossings into Ceuta, warning that migration must never be allowed to become a tool of pressure against the European Union.

15 September 2026

ECR calls for better adaptation and preparation for heatwaves

The European Conservatives and Reformists Group has called for better preparation, stronger civil protection and practical adaptation measures following a summer of severe heatwaves and wildfires across Europe.

15 September 2026

Szydło: European Democracy Shield must not become a tool for political interference

Speaking during Tuesday’s plenary debate on the findings and recommendations of the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield, ECR MEP and Shadow Rapporteur Beata Szydło warned that the efforts to protect European democracy must not become a pretext for restricting democratic choices, expanding EU powers or interfering in the political processes of Member States.

15 September 2026

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Tuesday 15 September @ 14:30 – 16:00

The Reality of Ceuta: Told by those on the ground

On Tuesday, 15th of September 2026, MEP Diego Solier, Head of the ECR Spanish Delegation, and MEP Charlie Weimers, President of the ECR Migration Policy Group, will host an event dedicated to examining the ongoing situation in Ceuta at the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

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Tuesday 15 September @ 13:15 CET

Naming ceremony and exhibition: King Jan III Sobieski

On Tuesday, 15 September, the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) Group will host a special commemorative event in Strasbourg honouring King Jan III Sobieski.

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Tuesday 14 July 2026 @10:00 – 12:00 CET

Artificial Intelligence for accessibility

On Tuesday, 14 July, ECR MEPs Pietro Fiocchi, Chiara Gemma and Antonella Sberna will host an event on AI for accessibility and its role in advancing European standards for inclusion.

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Tuesday 14 July @ 18:00 CET

Threads of Heritage: The Romanian Blouse Between Tradition and Contemporary Design

On Tuesday, ECR Vice-Chair Gheorghe Piperea is organizing the event “Threads of Heritage: The Romanian Blouse Between Tradition and Contemporary Design”, a cultural evening gathering Members of the European Parliament from across the political spectrum, representatives of the European institutions, ambassadors, members of the Romanian academic community, and those devoted to preserving and promoting Romania’s cultural heritage.

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Wednesday 15 July @ 14:00-16:00 CET

Europe and Africa. In conversation with Cardinal Robert Sarah

On Wednesday, ECR MEPs Paolo Inselvini and Nicolas Bay will host His Eminence Cardinal Robert Sarah for a conversation in the European Parliament.

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