SHEIN finally comes to the European Parliament; Exchange of views with NATO; India: Shaping a balanced agreement in Europe’s interest; EU–US relations and recent developments; LIBE vote on EU list of safe countries of origin; Automotive Package: Competitiveness first, technological neutrality upheld; Holocaust Remembrance Day; Presentation of the World Watch List 2026: Open Doors' annual ranking of the top 50 countries where Christians are the most persecuted in the world; ECR Space Hearing on the EU Space Act: “An EU Space Act fit for SMEs”

SHEIN finally comes to the European Parliament

On Tuesday afternoon, representatives from SHEIN, the global e-commerce platform, will meet with Members of the European Parliament in the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) Committee, after repeatedly declining previous invitations. The exchange of views will focus on online marketplaces and their compliance with existing EU product safety, consumer protection and digital platform rules, as IMCO Members examine how effectively these rules are being enforced within the single market.

On 26 November 2025, Parliament adopted a resolution highlighting the urgent problem of illegal and unsafe products sold to EU consumers via e-commerce platforms, particularly those based outside the EU. The resolution followed a scandal in France involving the online sale of child-like sex dolls and weapons, which exposed serious failures in platform oversight and enforcement of current legislation.

The EU already has a comprehensive regulatory framework in place to protect consumers and children from dangerous products sold online. The key challenge now is ensuring consistent and effective enforcement. European companies invest significant resources to comply with these rules in order to guarantee consumer safety and trust, and it is essential that global online marketplaces operating in the EU are held to the same standards and are not allowed to cut corners.

The ECR Group expects this exchange of views to focus on accountability, transparency and concrete commitments from online marketplaces, as well as on stronger enforcement of existing EU rules to ensure a fair and safe digital single market for consumers and businesses alike.

When: Tuesday @ 15:30

Where: ANTALL 2Q2

Exchange of views with NATO

On Monday afternoon, MEPs in the Security and Defence Committee will hold an exchange of views with Mark Rutte, Secretary General of NATO. The discussion comes at a crucial moment for Euro-Atlantic security. At a time of war on Europe’s borders and growing hybrid and drone threats, NATO remains the cornerstone of Europe’s collective defence.

The ECR Group will reiterate that European defence efforts should reinforce NATO, not replace it, and must be complementary rather than duplicative. For the ECR Group, NATO remains indispensable to European security and transatlantic stability and EU–NATO cooperation must deepen to strengthen the European pillar of the NATO.

When: Monday @ 15:30

Where: ANTALL 6Q2

India: Shaping a balanced agreement in Europe’s interest

EU and Indian leaders meet in New Delhi on 27 January for the EU–India Summit, with negotiations on a future free trade agreement gaining renewed momentum. Alongside deeper cooperation on security and defence, the summit aims to advance a partnership that strengthens Europe’s resilience and diversifies its global alliances.

The ECR Group supports closer EU–India ties and will work to help shape an agreement that is balanced, reciprocal and firmly anchored in Europe’s strategic interests. At the same time, a durable partnership requires clarity and trust, including an open dialogue on India’s continued engagement with Russia. The ECR will contribute constructively to building EU–India cooperation that reinforces both partners while safeguarding Europe’s industrial and economic foundations.

When: Tuesday

EU–US relations and recent developments

The Committee on Foreign Affairs will hold an exchange of views with Andrew Puzder, United States Ambassador to the EU, on transatlantic relations and recent developments. The discussion comes at a moment when tensions in EU–US relations have tested diplomatic reflexes on both sides of the Atlantic. Recent developments, however, confirm that a non-escalatory, dialogue-first approach as consistently advocated by the ECR Group remains the responsible path to protect strategic partnership, economic cooperation and shared security interests.

When: Wednesday @ 17:00

Where: SPAAK 3C050

LIBE vote on EU list of safe countries of origin

On Tuesday, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) will vote on the provisional agreement on the EU list of safe countries of origin, following interinstitutional negotiations. Rapporteur Alessandro Ciriani (ECR) led the file through negotiations.

The agreement establishes an EU-level list enabling accelerated asylum procedures and providing legal clarity for Member States. It also invites the Commission to assess additional third countries for possible future inclusion, based on objective criteria such as low Union-wide recognition rates, ensuring that the list can be expanded at the request of Member States as migratory patterns evolve.

When: Tuesday @ 10:45

Where: ANTALL 2Q2

Automotive Package: Competitiveness first, technological neutrality upheld

On Wednesday, the European Parliament’s Environment committee will hold an exchange of views with Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra on the Automotive Package, including proposals on CO₂ emission standards for new light-duty vehicles, vehicle labelling, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and the temporary Decarbonisation Fund. The ECR Group will engage constructively in the discussion, underlining that Europe’s automotive future depends on competitiveness, technological neutrality and realistic transition pathways. The ECR will work to ensure that climate ambition goes hand in hand with industrial strength, innovation, financial sustainability and the protection of European jobs.

When: Wednesday @ 14:45

Where: ANTALL 2Q2

Holocaust Remembrance Day

On Tuesday, the European Parliament will convene a special plenary session in Brussels to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day (27 January). As part of the ceremony, Holocaust survivor Tatiana Bucci will address Members of the European Parliament.

This commemoration takes place against the backdrop of a rising tide of antisemitism across Europe, with recent years witnessing a sharp increase in incidents and attacks targeting Jewish communities. The ECR Group reaffirms its unwavering commitment to combating antisemitism and standing in solidarity with Jewish communities.

When: Tuesday @ 12:00

Where: Brussels Hemicycle

Presentation of the World Watch List 2026: Open Doors’ annual ranking of the top 50 countries where Christians are the most persecuted in the world

On Tuesday, ECR MEP and Co-Chair of the European Parliament Intergroup on Freedom of Religion, Belief and Conscience will host a presentation of the World Watch List 2026.

The World Watch List is Open Doors’ annual ranking of the 50 countries where Christians face the most extreme persecution. Worldwide, more than 388 million Christians experience high levels of persecution and discrimination because of their faith.

During the World Watch List 2026 reporting period, 4,849 Christians were killed worldwide because of their Christian identity. 3,490 of these killings occurred in Nigeria, representing an increase of 3,100 compared to the previous year.

Syria enters the top 10 for the first time this year. Under the new Al-Sharaa regime, the situation for Christians has become extremely dangerous. The event will be hosted together with MEPs Miriam Lexmann and Matej Tonin (EPP) and will feature a presentation of the main findings by Peter Paulsson, Director of Open Doors Sweden, as well as first-hand testimonies from Christians who have faced persecution in Nigeria and Yemen. Link to the event website here.

When: Tuesday @ 17:30 – 19:00

Where: ANTALL 6Q1

ECR Space Hearing on the EU Space Act: “An EU Space Act fit for SMEs”

On Tuesday evening, ECR MEP and Rapporteur on the EU Space Act, Elena Donazzan, together with ECR MEP and Member of the ITRE Working Group on Space, Diego Solier, will host an event focused on the upcoming EU Space Act. The European Space Act will shape the future governance, competitiveness, and strategic autonomy of Europe’s space sector. This parliamentary hearing aims to provide Members with a comprehensive overview of key industrial perspectives on the EU Space Act, with particular emphasis on the regulation’s impact on SMEs and mid-cap companies, in order to support a predictable and innovation-friendly regulatory environment. Link to the website here.

When: Tuesday @ 17:30-19:00

Where: SPINELLI 1H1