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

ECR backs efforts to revise the 2035 ban of combustion engines

On Tuesday, the European Parliament’s Environment Committee (ENVI) will discuss a draft report on CO₂ emission standards for cars and vans that calls for a revision of the current rules underpinning the planned 2035 phase-out of new combustion engine vehicles. The report reopens a debate that is central to the future of Europe’s automotive industry and industrial competitiveness. For the ECR Group, the planned ban has long been one of the most damaging examples of the EU’s one-size-fits-all approach to climate policy. The Group has consistently argued that Europe should focus on reducing emissions rather than banning technologies. Technological neutrality, including the continued development of climate-neutral fuels, is essential if Europe wants to achieve environmental objectives while maintaining industrial strength. The ECR Group has repeatedly warned that forcing a single technological pathway on Europe’s automotive sector risks undermining a sector that supports millions of European jobs and generates significant value across the European economy. Europe’s automotive future should be shaped by innovation, competition and consumer choice, not by ideological restrictions on technology. The Group therefore welcomes renewed efforts to introduce a more pragmatic and technology-neutral framework that supports both decarbonisation and industrial competitiveness while preserving Europe’s position as a global automotive leader.

When: Tuesday @ 14:30
Where: ANTALL 2Q2

Approval of the EU–US trade framework

On Tuesday morning, the International Trade Committee (INTA) will vote on the provisional trilogue agreement on the EU–US trade framework. The agreement aims to provide greater legal certainty and a more stable framework for businesses operating across the Atlantic, while reducing tensions linked to tariffs and trade barriers. Following committee approval, the agreement is expected to proceed to a final vote during the June plenary session. For the ECR Group, the agreement represents an important step towards restoring stability and predictability in transatlantic trade relations at a time of growing economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. The Group has consistently argued that Europe’s trade policy must be guided by pragmatism, competitiveness and strategic cooperation with allies. The agreement as a constructive step towards reducing friction between Europe and the United States. The ECR Group believes that a stable and balanced economic relationship with the United States remains essential for European industry, investment and long-term prosperity.

When: Tuesday @ 09:00
Where: SPINELLI 1G-3


Final trilogue on the Return Regulation

On Monday evening, Parliament and Council negotiators are expected to hold what could become the final trilogue on the new EU Return Regulation. The reform is intended to replace the outdated 2008 Return Directive and establish a more effective and enforceable European return system for illegally staying third-country nationals. The negotiations follow years of political deadlock over how to strengthen return procedures and improve cooperation with third countries. For the ECR Group, the file is a central test of whether the European Union is finally prepared to move from declarations to actual migration control. The Group has consistently argued that return decisions must be credible and enforceable if Europe wants to regain public trust in its migration policy. The ECR Group therefore supports a stronger and more robust framework that enables Member States to carry out returns more effectively, prevents absconding, and strengthens cooperation obligations. The negotiations are a long-overdue opportunity to restore credibility to Europe’s migration system. The ECR Group hopes the final agreement will mark a clear shift towards a more realistic and enforceable migration policy.

When: Monday


ECR pushes to preserve strong air passenger protections

On Tuesday, Parliament and Council representatives will meet for the final Conciliation Committee meeting on the revision of the EU Air Passenger Rights Regulation. The ECR Group has consistently defended strong and enforceable passenger rights and has warned against attempts to weaken protections for travellers. During Parliament’s previous vote on the file, the Group secured important improvements for families, including guaranteed seating of children next to their parents at no additional cost, and defended the continued availability of paper boarding passes to prevent digital exclusion. The Group also secured measures to make it easier for passengers to obtain reimbursement and compensation when delays are caused by airlines. These include the creation of a common reimbursement and compensation form and an obligation for airlines to provide passengers with a pre-filled claim form once they have established that a delay was caused by their own responsibility. These changes are intended to reduce unnecessary bureaucracy for passengers and limit the need to rely on third-party claims agencies in order to obtain compensation. At the same time, the ECR has stressed that many of the cost pressures used to justify weaker passenger protections are themselves linked to excessive regulatory and Green Deal-related burdens placed on the European aviation sector. The Group therefore continues to argue that passengers should not be forced to pay the price for regulatory choices that undermine the competitiveness of European airlines. The ECR Group works hard to ensure that the final agreement will preserve meaningful passenger protections while ensuring that Europe’s aviation policy remains realistic, balanced and economically sustainable.

When: Tuesday @ 14:30
Where: Council


Climate Policy at a crossroads: ETS – Rethink or Replace?

On Thursday, Tobiasz Bocheński (ECR), together with the Warsaw Enterprise Institute, will host a high-level policy roundtable at the European Parliament on the future of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS). The event will mark the presentation of a new report assessing the economic impact of ETS and ETS2 on European economies, alongside possible reform scenarios and alternative policy approaches. Bringing together representatives from EU institutions, economists, media, and the business community, the discussion will focus on how to balance environmental objectives with competitiveness, energy affordability, and long-term economic growth. Link to the event website here.

When: Thursday @ 13:00–15:00
Where: SPINELLI 1H1


Pillars of Prevention: How can immunisation support healthy ageing and prevent NCDs across Europe?

On Wednesday, Aurelijus Veryga (ECR) and Tomislav Sokol (EPP), together with the International Longevity Centre UK, will host a policy roundtable at the European Parliament on how immunisation can support healthy ageing and help prevent non-communicable diseases (NCDs) across Europe. The event will explore the broader role of adult vaccination in strengthening preventive healthcare systems, with policymakers, healthcare experts, and civil society representatives discussing practical ways to improve vaccination coverage and public health outcomes. Link to the event website here.

When: Wednesday @ 14:00–15:30
Where: SPINELLI 1H1


Poland the Great Project Congress

On Saturday and Sunday, the ECR Group will co-organise the 16th edition of the Poland the Great Project Congress, entitled “Identity”, at the John Paul II Olympic Centre in Warsaw. Held under the honorary patronage of the President of the Republic of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, the congress will bring together leading intellectuals, policymakers, opinion leaders, and civil society representatives to discuss key political, economic, and cultural challenges facing Poland and Europe. This year’s edition will focus on themes including the future of the European Union, security and defence, the role of the nation state, economic resilience, and the foundations of European civilisation. Over two days, participants will engage in high-level debates on geopolitics, transatlantic relations, competitiveness, culture, education, and the future direction of the European conservative movement. Link to the event website here.

When: 30–31 May
Where: John Paul II Olympic Centre, Warsaw