Less bureaucracy, more growth; Press Conference with ECR ITRE Coordinator Daniel Obajtek on ETS Reform Proposal; Conference: Faces of Russian Captivity | Exhibition: Poland First to Help

Press Conference with ECR ITRE Coordinator Daniel Obajtek on ETS Reform Proposal

On Tuesday, ECR MEP Daniel Obajtek, Coordinator of the Industry, Research and Energy Committee, will hold a press conference on a “Proposal for a Union Act and the need to amend the ETS to include an additional mechanism for accelerated financing and implementation of low-carbon projects”. Mr Obajtek will present his proposal to amend the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) by introducing a new mechanism that directly links the cost of ETS allowances for companies to investments in zero or low-carbon technologies. The initiative aims to accelerate the energy transition and improve access to financing for businesses. Journalists can join via interactio.

When: Tuesday @ 11:00

Where: ANNA POLITKOVSKAYA Room in the European Parliament in Brussels (SPAAK 0A50).

Less bureaucracy, more growth

On Tuesday, the European Parliament’s Committee on Legal Affairs will hold an exchange of views with Valdis Dombrovskis, Commissioner for Economy and Productivity, Implementation, and Simplification. The discussion follows the publication of the Commission’s 2025 Work Programme, which introduces the ‘Omnibus’ proposal that is expected to be published on 26 February. With Omnibus, the EU aims to reduce bureaucracy and lighten the regulatory burden on businesses across Europe. The ECR Group has long warned that excessive EU regulation is suffocating European businesses, stifling growth, and undermining competitiveness. Instead of drowning entrepreneurs in red tape, the EU should be creating an environment where businesses have the freedom to innovate, expand, and create jobs. The ECR Group will question the Commissioner to ensure that these concerns are taken seriously and that real action is taken to cut excessive regulation.

When: Tuesday @ 16:00

Where: SPAAK (4B001)

Conference: Faces of Russian Captivity | Exhibition: Poland First to Help

On Tuesday, , ECR MEPs Michał Dworczyk, Małgorzata Gosiewska, and Adam Bielan will host Faces of Russian Captivity, a conference dedicated to the dire situation of Ukrainian prisoners of war. The event will feature testimonies from families of those currently held in Russian captivity. As the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale, illegal, and unjustifiable war of aggression against Ukraine approaches, the conference will highlight the urgent need for justice. The discussion will shed light on the devastating realities faced by prisoners of war and their families, highlighting the profound human cost of this aggression. Following the conference, an exhibition Poland first to help will be inaugurated in the European Parliament. This exhibition displays the extraordinary efforts of the Polish state and society in supporting Ukraine, particularly in the early stages of the full-scale invasion. Link to the event website.

Conference:

When: Tuesday @ 9:00 - 12:15

Where: SPAAK 7C50

Exhibition:

When: Tuesday @ 12:30 - 13:00

Where: SPINELLI Distribution Centre Area - 3D