29 September – 2 October 2026

From Tuesday 29 September to Friday 2 October, ECR MEPs will meet in Prague, Czechia, for a series of Group and Working Sessions.

The meeting will bring together European Conservatives to discuss Europe’s security, competitiveness and economic future, while also exploring the cultural heritage and industrial strengths of the Czech Republic.

The programme will open with a special session on Prague as a cultural crossroads, bringing together Czech and European voices to reflect on the city’s historical and cultural significance.

Discussions will then turn to some of the key challenges facing Europe today, including the continent’s military build-up in response to Russian aggression, the need to strengthen European competitiveness and the future of Europe’s economy.

AGENDA

Tuesday, 29 September 2026

14:30 – Opening Speeches

• Nicola Procaccini, Co-Chair of the ECR Group
• Patryk Jaki, Co-Chair of the ECR Group

14:45 – Group Meeting: Examination of Plenary Session Agenda

15:00–16:00 – Special Session: Prague as a Cultural Crossroad (TBC)

Speakers:

• Antonella Sberna, ECR MEP (video)
• Jan Royt
• Libuše Roytová
• Michael Žantovský

Wednesday, 30 September 2026

09:00–10:30 – 1st Working Session: Guns N’ Poses: Thorny Lessons of Europe’s Military Build-Up Vis-à-Vis Russian Aggression

Speakers:

• Reinis Poznaks, ECR MEP
• Adam Bielan, ECR MEP
• Nikola Bartůšek, ECR MEP
• Tomáš Pojar
• Jan Hamáček, Director of External Relations, CSG

Moderator: Alexandr Vondra, ECR MEP

10:45–12:15 – 2nd Working Session: No Continent for Old Economy: Reinventing Europe’s Competitiveness

Speakers:

• Elena Donazzan, ECR MEP
• Kris van Dijk, ECR MEP
• Tobiasz Bocheński, ECR MEP
• Aleš Rod, Czech economist
• Barbora Werdmölder, Czech start-up community

Moderator: Ondřej Krutílek, ECR MEP

13:30–15:00 – 3rd Working Session: Spend Smarter, Trade Better: Getting Europe Back on Track

Speakers:

• Carlo Fidanza, ECR MEP
• Dick Erixon, ECR MEP
• Bogdan Rzońca, ECR MEP
• Vojtěch Munzar

Moderator: Veronika Vrecionová, ECR MEP

Thursday, 1 October 2026

08:30–11:00 – 4th Working Session: Automotive Industry

Location: Škoda Auto Testing Polygon,

Speakers:

• Škoda Auto: Martin Jahn, Member of the Board of Directors (TBC)
• Martin Hrdlička, Head of Technical Development
• Petr Kraus, Head of Safety
• Zdeněk Petzl, AutoSAP
• Vojtěch Šimák, AUREL CZ

11:45–14:00 – 5th Working Session: Plant Protection Products and Climate Change in Lobeč

Location: Lobeč Brewery

Speaker:

• Miluše Dvoržáková, CropLife ČR

Moderator: Veronika Vrecionová, MEP

Friday, 2 October 2026

07:30–09:30 – Working Breakfast