Tuesday 24 March @ 17:00

On Tuesday, 24 March at 17:00, the ECR Group will host a press conference in the European Parliament to present a new study on the emergence of so-called “no-go zones” and the wider phenomenon of parallel societal structures across Europe.

Drawing on comparative data across several EU Member States, the study identifies recurring patterns of territorial fragmentation, weakened state authority, and the consolidation of parallel norms in certain urban areas. It highlights the role of failed integration, persistent cultural distance, and, in some cases, the emergence of Islamist counter-societies that challenge the uniform application of the law and shared civic standards. At a time when questions of social cohesion, public security and democratic resilience are becoming more pressing across Europe, the discussion will focus on how policymakers can respond to these developments, restore state authority, and ensure that common rules and values apply across all parts of society.

Speakers:

• Nicola Procaccini MEP, Co-Chair of the ECR Group

• Marion Maréchal MEP, Head of the French Delegation

• Charlie Weimers MEP, Head of the Swedish Delegation and Co-President of the ECR Policy Working Group on Migration

• Maxime Hemery-Aymar, Secretary General of the Observatory of Immigration and Demography and author of the study

Interpretation will be available in English, Italian and French.

When: Tuesday @ 17:00

Where: Anna Politkovskaya Press Room, SPAAK 0A50

Interactio link for journalists: https://ep.interactio.eu/link/pressconfp1254698545582