Iran; Venezuela: Democratic transition and regional stability; Ukraine, NATO and Arctic security: Europe’s strategic choices; Common sense conversations about migration; Keeping air passenger rights robust; Europe’s response to drone warfare; Critical Medicines Act; Hurdles to the ratification and implementation of the European Electoral Act; 40th anniversary of the accession of Spain and Portugal to the European Union; Financial stability: Strengthening resilience in uncertain times; The 28th Regime: A new legal framework for innovative companies; Cyprus Council presidency; European technological sovereignty and digital infrastructure; Press briefing with ECR Co-Chairs Nicola Procaccini Patryk Jaki
16 January 2026
On Wednesday 14 January, a conference entitled “Cuban Mercenaries in Russia’s Aggression Against Ukraine” was held at the European Parliament, dedicated to exposing and analysing the involvement of Cuban citizens fighting on the side of the Russian Federation in the war against Ukraine.
14 January 2026
Wednesday 21 January @ 16:30-18:00 CET
Open Doors-Empty Pockers: Mass migration is bankrupting EuropeOn Wednesday evening, the ECR Migration Policy Group, hosted by MEP Charlie Weimers, Co-Chair of the Group, and MEP Sebastian Tynkkynen, Head of the Finnish delegation in the ECR Group, will hold a briefing and Q&A with Dr. Simo Grönroos and researcher Samuli Salminen from the Finnish think tank Suomen Perusta.
DETAILS