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SUMMARY:AI\, security and digital evidence: building the future of reliable image and video evidence
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday 24 June\, ECR MEPs Assita Kanko and Alessandro Ciriani will host a round table discussion on AI\, Police and Justice. \nIn an era where artificial intelligence is pushing the boundaries of digital manipulation\, ensuring the reliability of image and video evidence has become increasingly critical for law enforcement\, justice systems\, and security operations. This event brings together experts to explore the future of digital evidence and AI-powered tools transforming criminal justice. This event brings public and private actors together.  \nSpeakers will include members of Parliament\, professionals in public and private sector working within police and justice.  \nKey themes: \n• The impact of AI and the EU AI Act on photo and video investigations \n• Authenticity and integrity of visual evidence \n• Deepfake detection and forensic techniques \n• Legal admissibility and evidentiary standards \n• Cross-border cooperation in digital evidence handling \n• AI tools for justice and law enforcement including digital forensics platforms\, automated evidence analysis\, facial recognition systems\, and predictive analytics \nAI is transforming policing and criminal justice by accelerating digital forensics\, automating case review\, and enhancing evidence analysis. Tools enable faster review of terabytes of data from seized devices\, while automated transcription platforms help process body camera footage and multilingual evidence. Europol’s digital forensic labs already use AI to expedite investigations involving cybercrime\, child exploitation\, and terrorism. \nThis event is particularly relevant for professionals working in European security\, border control\, child protection (CSAM legislation)\, police cooperation\, and judicial evidence standards. \nContributions from: \n\nMEP Alessandro Ciriani\nJulien Garsany – UNODC\nYve Driesen – Dir Jud Antwerpen FedPol\nMichael Schmid – President Eurojust\nAngélique Miet and Gilles Robine – DG HOME\nÁlvaro Azofra Martínez – Head of Unit (HoU) Europol\nPublic and Private Stakeholders\n\nWhen: Wednesday 24 June @ 13:00 – 14:30 \nWhere: SPINELLI 1H1
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/ai_security_and_digital_evidence_building_the_future_of_reliable_image_and/
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SUMMARY:Conference: The silent suffering of the Amhara
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, ECR MEP Bert-Jan Ruissen and EPP MEP Tomislav Sokol will host a conference to discuss the ongoing persecution of Christians in Ethiopia. \nChristians in Ethiopia’s Amhara region—predominantly members of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church—are currently living amid ongoing armed conflict\, with reported incidents of civilian killings\, displacement\, and attacks on communities and places of worship within a wider climate of regional instability.  \nThe keynote address will be delivered by Prince Asfa-Wossen Asserate\, a member of the Imperial family of Ethiopia and a distinguished scholar and political analyst.
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/conference_the_silent_suffering_of_the_amhara/
LOCATION:European Parliament\, Strasbourg
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DTSTART:20260610T133000
DTEND:20260610T150000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220619Z
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SUMMARY:Indoor Air Quality and Children: The Needed Leap Forward
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, ECR MEP Aurelijus Veryga will host a roundtable discussion on indoor air quality and children. \nOrganised in the context of the SynAir-G project and the wider IDEAL Cluster\, the event will bring together policymakers\, healthcare professionals\, patient organisations\, education stakeholders\, local authorities and young people to discuss why indoor air quality in schools needs stronger action. The discussion will put spotlight on children as a particularly vulnerable group\, present recommendations and guidelines on indoor air quality in schools\, and help drive policy action at EU\, national and local level. \nWhen: Wednesday @ 13:30-15:00 \nWhere: Room 4B1
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/indoor_air_quality_and_children_the_needed_leap_forward/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260613
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SUMMARY:ECR Bureau meeting in Riga
DESCRIPTION:From Wednesday to Friday\, ECR MEPs will gather in Riga\, Latvia\, for an external Bureau meeting. \nThis important meeting will bring together European conservatives and centre-right leaders to reflect on the role and priorities of conservative forces within the European Union. \nThe programme will feature a series of panel discussions focused on Europe’s evolving security environment: \nPanel 1: Civil Protection and societal resilience in Europe \nRussia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has fundamentally transformed Europe’s security environment. Today’s threats extend far beyond conventional military aggression and increasingly include hybrid attacks\, sabotage\, cyberattacks\, strikes against critical infrastructure\, the instrumentalization of migration\, disinformation campaigns\, and the growing use of unmanned aerial vehicles. \nIn this context\, civil protection can no longer be viewed solely as a mechanism for responding to natural disasters or isolated emergencies. It has become a vital component of national security and societal resilience. Governments across Europe are therefore being compelled to rethink how societies can continue to function during prolonged crises\, military escalation\, major infrastructure disruptions\, or large-scale attacks affecting civilian populations. \nThis panel will examine how European countries are adapting their civil protection systems to address these evolving challenges\, strengthen societal resilience\, and ensure preparedness for a rapidly changing security landscape. \nPanel 2: Cognitive Warfare \nThe most consequential conflicts of our era are no longer fought exclusively with weapons – they are fought over perception\, trust\, and reality itself. Cognitive warfare describes the deliberate use of disinformation\, psychological operations\, narrative manipulation\, and algorithmic exploitation to corrupt the decision-making capacity of individuals\, institutions\, and entire societies. Unlike traditional propaganda\, modern cognitive warfare is systematic\, technologically supercharged\, and often nearly invisible to its targets.  \nCountries such as Russia\, Iran\, and China have developed and deployed sophisticated cognitive warfare capabilities\, posing a growing challenge to Western democracies. \nThis session examines the strategic\, operational\, and policy dimensions of cognitive warfare\, with a focus on what the EU and its member states must do to build genuine resilience.  \nPanel 3: Military Mobility in the EU \nRussia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the growing number of hybrid and conventional threats at the EU’s borders have highlighted the importance of strengthening the capacity to move military personnel\, equipment and supplies swiftly and rapidly across EU territory\, without ending up stuck in border formalities. Currently\, there are heavy administrative barriers\, fragmented national procedures and infrastructure limitations that hamper the swift deployment of armed forces across the EU.  \nIn order to address these issues\, the proposed Military Mobility Regulation introduces a harmonised framework to streamline cross-border military transport. Both on the EP and the Council side\, negotiations on this Regulation are ongoing.  \nThis panel will examine the current state of military mobility within the EU\, the key challenges facing implementation\, and the potential impact of the proposed legislation. It will also explore how improved military mobility can strengthen European security\, enhance NATO-EU cooperation\, and contribute to a more resilient and responsive defence posture across the continent. \nThe discussions will feature contributions from MEPs\, security experts\, academics\, and military professionals\, providing a range of perspectives on Europe’s evolving security challenges. \nDRAFT AGENDA \nWednesday\, 10 June 2026 \nArrival of guests \n14:30 Opening remarks by ECR Co-Chairman Patryk Jaki \nWelcome speech: MEP Zīle\, Vice-President of the European Parliament\, Head of the Latvian Delegation \nECR Bureau Meeting \nFirst Working Session: Civil Protection and Societal Resilience in Europe \nModerator – MEP Reinis Pozņaks \n\n Inese Vaivare – Director of the Latvian Platform for Development Cooperation\n Māris Tūtins – Colonel\, Head of Information Analysis and Operations\, Latvian National Armed Forces\nAbraham (Avi) Bachar – Brig. Gen. (Res.)\, CEO of IsraTeam\, former Chairman of the Israel’s National Emergency Management Authority\n\n16:00 Presentation of the Study findings “Trump\, Russian propaganda and the Baltic resilience” (1hr) \nJānis Ikstens – Professor of Comparative Politics\, University of Latvia  \nThursday\, 11 June 2026 \n09:30 Second Working Session: Cognitive Warfare  \nModerator – MEP Rihards Kols \n\n Jānis Karlsbergs – Chairman of the Board of the Latvian Transatlantic Organisation & NATO StratCom\nAvital Sahar – Founder\, Mithril Global Strategies; Cognitive Warfare & OSINT Expert\n\n11:00 Coffee break  \n11:15 Third Working Session: Military Mobility in the EU \nModerator – MEP Roberts Zīle \n\n Alexandr Vondra – MEP\, Vice-Chair of the ECR Group\n Mario Mauro – European Coordinator for the TEN-T Baltic–Black–Aegean Transport Corridor\nRyszard Czarnecki – former Vice-President of the European Parliament\nTBC -Col. Lauris Bļodons – Commander of the Relocation Coordination Center\, Latvian National Armed Forces\n\n13:00 Transfer to Ādaži Military base \n19:00 Dinner  \nSpecial Guest: Mr Andris Kulbergs\, Prime Minister of Latvia \nSpeeches by: \n– Ms Ināra Mūrniece\, MP\, Chair of Foreign Affairs Committee of the Saeima\, the Parliament of the Republic of Latvia \n– Ms Antonella Sberna\, MEP\, Vice-President of the European Parliament \nFriday\, 12 June 2026 \n07:00 – 09:00 Working breakfast
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/ecr_bureau_meeting_in_riga/
LOCATION:Riga\, Latvia
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SUMMARY:Climate Policy at a crossroads: ETS – Rethink or Replace?
DESCRIPTION: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). \nThe discussion will mark the presentation of a new report assessing the economic impact of ETS and ETS2 on European economies\, as well as possible reform scenarios and alternative policy approaches. \nOpening remarks will be delivered by Tobiasz Bocheński (MEP) and Sebastian Stodolak\, Vice President of the Warsaw Enterprise Institute. Marek Lachowicz\, economist at the Warsaw Enterprise Institute\, will present the report’s key findings\, including a quantified assessment of the costs associated with ETS and ETS2\, their implications for competitiveness and energy affordability\, and an analysis of complementary mechanisms and policy alternatives. \nThe roundtable will bring together representatives from the European Commission\, legislators\, economists\, media\, and the business community for an open exchange of views on the future of EU climate policy. Participants will also hear a keynote contribution from Samuel Furfari\, former senior official at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Energy and former professor of energy policy at the Free University of Brussels (ULB). \nAgainst the backdrop of evolving geopolitical and economic conditions\, the discussion aims to examine whether the current ETS framework remains fit for purpose\, and how climate policy can better balance environmental objectives with industrial competitiveness\, affordable energy\, and long-term economic growth. \nWhen: Thursday @ 13:00–15:00 \nWhere: SPINELLI 1H1 \nDraft Agenda:\n13:00-13:15 – Introduction and the opening remarks \nTobiasz Bocheński\, Member of the European Parliament \nSebastian Stodolak\, Vice President\, Warsaw Enterprise Institute \n13:15-13:35 – Presentation of the report: economic impact of ETS and ETS2 on European economies \nMarek Lachowicz\, Economist\, Warsaw Enterprise Institute \nThe presentation will cover the key findings of the WEI report\, including the quantified economic costs of ETS and ETS2\, their implications for competitiveness\, industrial policy\, energy affordability and long-term growth\, as well as possible alternative policy approaches. \n13:35-13:55 – Keynote by Dr Maria Georgiadou \nSuggested topic: EU clean energy transition: progress\, expectations and implementation challenges \n13:55-14:10 – Keynote by Samuel Furfari\, former senior official at the European Commission’s DG ENER and former Professor of Energy Policy at the Free University of Brussels \nSuggested topic: energy policy\, competitiveness and the strategic limits of the current European climate policy framework. \n14:10-14:50 – Roundtable discussion: ETS – reform\, rethink or replace? \nOpen discussion among invited participants. Suggested themes include the economic and industrial consequences of ETS and ETS2\, energy affordability\, competitiveness\, security of supply\, the interaction between climate policy and growth\, and possible reform scenarios or alternative mechanisms. \n14:50-15:00 – Summary of the discussion and closing remarks by the organizers.
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/climate_policy_at_a_crossroads_ets_rethink_or_replace/
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DTSTART:20260603T140000
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SUMMARY:Pillars of Prevention: How can immunisation support healthy ageing and prevent NCDs across Europe?
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. It will also present findings from the Pneumococcal Vaccination Atlas and the Healthy Ageing and Prevention Index\, highlighting the health\, social\, and economic benefits of immunisation in ageing societies.c \nWhen: Wednesday @ 14:00–15:30 \nWhere: SPINELLI 1H1
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/pillars_of_prevention_how_can_immunisation_support_healthy_ageing_and_preve/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
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SUMMARY:Poland the Great Project Congress
DESCRIPTION:The ECR Group is a co-organiser of the 16th Poland the Great Project Congress\, entitled “Identity”. \nThe ECR Group and the Polish Delegation to the ECR Group are pleased to co-organise the 16th Poland the Great Project Congress\, entitled “Identity”\, which will take place on 30–31 May 2026 at the John Paul II Olympic Centre in Warsaw (Wybrzeże Gdyńskie 4). \nHeld 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 the key political\, economic and cultural challenges facing Poland and Europe.  \nThis year’s edition\, organised under the theme “Identity”\, will focus on 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. \nThe following Members of the European Parliament from the ECR Group will participate in the Congress: Adam Bielan\, Head of the Polish Delegation to the ECR Group; Tobiasz Bocheński; Waldemar Buda; Patryk Jaki; Marlena Maląg; Piotr Müller; and Maciej Wąsik. \nThe Congress is organised by the Poland Great Project Foundation\, with the ECR Group serving as co-organiser\, and has become one of the leading conservative intellectual gatherings in Central Europe. \nParticipating ECR Group MEPs: \n\nPatryk Jaki\, ECR Group Co-Chair\nTobiasz Bocheński\, MEP\nWaldemar Buda\, MEP\n Marlena Maląg\, MEP\n Maciej Wąsik\, MEP\nAnna Zalewska MEP\n\nProgramme: \nView the full programme \nhttps://polskawielkiprojekt.pl/kongres/2026/ \nMoreinformation and registration: \nhttps://polskawielkiprojekt.pl/aktualnosci/rejestracja-xvi-kongres-polska-wielki-projekt-tozsamosc/
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/poland_the_great_project_congress/
LOCATION:John Paul II Olympic Centre\, Warsaw
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DTSTART:20260522T170000
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SUMMARY:The Future of Poland in the European Union
DESCRIPTION:The ECR Group warmly invites you to attend a public debate on “The Future of Poland in the European Union”\, bringing together prominent political voices to discuss the direction of Poland within the EU. \nThis event will explore key questions surrounding Poland’s role and future within the European Union. Speakers will address political\, economic\, and strategic challenges\, offering their perspectives on how Poland can shape and respond to developments within the EU framework. \nParticipants will also have the opportunity to engage with the discussion and hear directly from Members of the European Parliament. \nAdmission is free. All interested participants are welcome. \nSpeakers: \nAdam Bielan MEP\, Head of the Polish Delegation to the ECR Group \nDaniel Obajtek MEP \nModerator: Szymon Stachowiak \nProgramme: \n17:00 – 17:15 \nOpening address by Adam Bielan MEP \n17:15 – 17:30 \nAddress by Daniel Obajtek MEP \n17:30 – 19:00 \nPanel debate and discussion
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/the_future_of_poland_in_the_european_union/
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DTSTART:20260520T143000
DTEND:20260520T160000
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SUMMARY:Critical Raw Materials: Can Europe Turn Targets into Projects?
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, the ECR Working Group on Competitiveness\, hosted by ECR MEPs Beatrice Timgren and Ondřej Krutílek\, will hold a meeting on critical raw materials\, focusing on permitting\, dependency risks\, and Europe’s industrial competitiveness. \nCritical raw materials are increasingly central to Europe’s competitiveness\, strategic autonomy and industrial resilience. While the EU has set ambitious targets\, important questions remain about whether projects can be delivered on time and at the necessary scale. This discussion will focus on permitting delays\, investment conditions\, processing capacity and dependency risks\, including Europe’s continued reliance on third-country supply chains. The event will hear from speakers including Mariateresa Vivaldini MEP\, ECR shadow rapporteur on the proposed amendment to the Critical Raw Materials Act.  \nSpeakers: \n\nMARIATERESA VIVALDINI\, ECR MEP\nVOJTECH KASPAR\, GEOMET\nMARIA SUNER\, CEO\, SVEMIN\nKAROLINA KUS\, KGHM POLSKA MIEDZ\nELENA MARROCCHINO\, Pofessor\, University of Ferrara
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/critical_raw_materials_can_europe_turn_targets_into_projects/
LOCATION:European Parliament\, Strasbourg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516
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SUMMARY:ECR Group Study Days in Vilnius
DESCRIPTION:From Tuesday to Friday\, ECR MEPs will meet in Vilnius\, Lithuania\, for a series of Study Days. \nThis key meeting brings together European Conservatives to reflect on the role and priorities of centre-right and conservative forces in the European Union.  \nThe debates will bring together a wide range of voices\, ensuring a broad exchange of views. \nDiscussions will focus on safeguarding Europe’s conservative and Christian foundations\, addressing the continent’s demographic decline. including its causes and potential solutions\, exploring the future of Europe as either a union of sovereign nations or a federal entity\, and examining the role of the United States in Europe’s security landscape. \nStudy Days serve as an internal platform for strategic debate\, enabling the exchange of ideas that help shape the ECR Group’s approach to major policy challenges. They allow ECR MEPs to share expertise\, refine common priorities and strengthen cooperation across delegations.  \nTuesday 12 May \n\n16:10 – 17:40: 1st Working Session: \n\n‘The Value of Europe is the Europe of Values”. Defending conservative values\, Christian values and the traditional family as the basis for preserving our civilization and European identity. \nWednesday 13 May \n\n10:00 – 11:30: 2nd Working Session: \n\nThe demographic collapse of Europe\, causes and solutions of the problem. \n\n13:30 -15:00: 3rd Working Session:\n\n  \nEurope of homelands or a European federation? Which vision of the Community will determine the future of the Old Continent\, and which will be better for its residents?  \nThursday 14 May  \n\n09:30 – 11.00: 4thWorking Session:\n\n \n  \nThe Role of the U.S. in Ensuring Security in Central and Eastern Europe \n13:00 – 14:15 Meeting with the authorities of the Lithuanian Parliament  \n\nJuozas Olekas\, President of the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania\, \n Aušrinė Norkienė\, Vice-President of the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania \nBronis Ropė\, Chair of the Committee on Rural Affairs\, \nJaroslav Narkevič\, Chair of the Committee on State Administration and Local Authorities and others MP\n\n14:15 – 14:45 Press conference in the Lithuanian Parliament attended by  \n\nNicola Procaccini\, Co-Chair of the ECR Group\, \nPatryk Jaki\, Co-Chair of the ECR Group\, \nAntonella Sberna\, Vice President of the EP\, \nWaldemar Tomaszewski\, Head of the Lithuanian Delegation in ECR Group\, \nAurelijus Veryga\, Chairman of the Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union\, \nAušrinė Norkienė\, Vice-President of the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania\nJaroslav Narkevič\, Chair of the Parliamentary Faction of the LFGU–CFA in the Lithuanian Seimas.
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/ecr_group_study_days_in_vilnius/
LOCATION:Vilnius\, Lithuania
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SUMMARY:Promoting early detection for better cardiovascular outcomes
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, 7 May\, ECR MEP and member of the European Parliament’s Public Health Committee\, Aurelijus Veryga\, will host an event focused on improving early detection of cardiovascular conditions and advancing comprehensive health check programmes across Europe. \nCardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in Europe\, despite significant advances in treatment. Persistent challenges—including late diagnosis\, inconsistent screening approaches\, variations in care pathways\, and gaps in prevention—continue to limit progress. \nOn 16 December 2025\, the European Commission published the EU Safe Hearts Plan\, which includes a flagship initiative for a Council Recommendation on cardiovascular health checks. This Recommendation aims to provide a framework for Member States to implement structured health checks targeting the early detection of cardiovascular diseases\, diabetes\, and obesity. It seeks to place screening and diagnosis at the centre of health systems while reducing inequalities through a more standardised\, data-driven\, and integrated approach. \nIn this context\, MEP Veryga will bring together key stakeholders to discuss the current landscape of national health check programmes across the EU. The event—supported by the EFPIA Cardiovascular Health Platform and organised in collaboration with the European Alliance for Cardiovascular Health (EACH)—will foster dialogue between policymakers and scientific communities\, and help catalyse coordinated action ahead of the publication of the Council Recommendation and its subsequent discussion in the European Council.
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/promoting-early-detection-for-better-cardiovascular-outcomes/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260506T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260506T170000
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SUMMARY:The future of Kurds and Christians in the Middle East: European perspectives and regional dynamics
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday afternoon\, MEP Georgiana Teodorescu will organise an international conference on the rights of ethnic identities for a sustainable and inclusive future. \nMembers of the European Parliament\, Israeli officials\, Kurdish leaders and Baha’i Communities representatives\, academics and journalists will hold an open dialogue on the current state of play and the future of communities amid the Middle East profound geopolitical and social transition. The trajectory of its ethnic and religious minorities has become a litmus test for the region’s commitment to universal human rights as those to freedom of religion or belief and to ethnic identities. \nBy focusing on the intersecting experiences of Kurdish\, Christian\, and Baha’i communities\, the speakers will look beyond mere “tolerance” towards a robust framework of equal citizenship and protected liberties. \nAGENDA \n14:00 Opening remarks \n• MEP Georgiana TEODORESCU\, ECR\, Romania \n• MEP Nicola PROCACCINI\, Co-Chair of European Conservatives and Reformists Group\, President of New Direction Foundation\, ECR\, Italy  \n14:15 Panel 1: Situation of Kurds in the Middle East \n• Written statement from H.E President Masoud BARZANI \n• Amichai CHIKLI\, Minister of Diaspora Affairs of Israel (remotely) \n• Ceng SAGNIC\, US Director at the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs (JCFA)\, Chief of Analysis (COA) at TAM-C Group (remotely) \n• Awring SHAWAYS\, Founding president KG Lobby Center \n• Dr. Sherkoh ABBAS\, President of the Kurdistan National Assembly of Syria (remotely) \n• Khaled AZIZI\, Spokesperson of the Kurdistan Democratic Party of Iran PDKI \n• Rashidi RAHIM\, Head of the Office of International Relations\, Confederation of Kurdistani Diaspora \n• Ionuț COJOCARU\, Associate Professor\, Politehnica University of Bucharest \n• Ariel BULSHTEIN\, Journalist\, translator\, lecturer and lawyer (remotely) \n• Yossi KUPERWASSER\, Head of The Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS) (remotely) \n15:30 Panel 2: Situation of Christians in the Middle East \n• MEP Geadis GEADI\, ECR\, Cyprus \n• MEP Arkadiusz MULARCZYK\, ECR\, Poland \n• MEP Adrian AXINIA\, ECR\, Romania \n• Charlie WEIMERS\, ECR\, Sweden \n16:15 Panel 3: Situation of Baha’i Communities in the Middle East \n• Alesandro BENEDETTI\, Representative of the Brussels office\, Bahá’í International Community \n• Ziba PEZESHKZAD\, Policy Officer\, Bahá’í International Community \n16:35 Q&A \n16:50 Closing remarks  \n• MEP Georgiana Teodorescu\, ECR\, Romania
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/the_future_of_kurds_and_christians_in_the_middle_east_european_perspectives/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260506T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260506T123000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220655Z
CREATED:20260504T133416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220655Z
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SUMMARY:Capping and degressivity within the new CAP
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday 6 May\, Veronika Vrecionová (ECR)\, together with colleagues from EPP and Renew\, and with MEP Carlo Fidanza (ECR) among the speakers\, will host an event dedicated to one of the most sensitive and politically relevant questions in the future Common Agricultural Policy (CAP 2028–2034): degressivity and capping of direct payments. \nThe discussion aims to open a constructive and honest debate on how to ensure a fairer distribution of support\, while maintaining a competitive and resilient agricultural sector across the EU. At a time when generational renewal\, market pressures and public expectations are increasing\, the question is no longer whether to act\, but how to design measures that deliver real results. \nBringing together representatives from EU institutions and leading experts\, the event will explore the Commission’s approach\, its potential impact across Member States\, and possible compromise solutions. \nThe objective is clear: to move beyond slogans and contribute to a more balanced\, realistic and forward-looking CAP. \nWhen: Wednesday @10:30–12:30  \nWhere: ANTALL 6Q1\, Brussels \nCo-hosts: \n\nVeronika Vrecionová\, ECR\nNorbert Lins\, EPP\nBarry Cowen\, RE\n\nSpeakers: \n\nCarlo Fidanza\, ECR\nIliana Ivanova\, European Court of Auditors\nGijs Schilthuis\, European Commission\nAlan Matthews\, Trinity College Dublin\n\n  \nInterpretation will be available in English\, Czech\, German\, and Italian.
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/capping-and-degressivity-within-the-new-cap/
LOCATION:Brussels
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DTSTART:20260506T093000
DTEND:20260506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220653Z
CREATED:20260430T081800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220653Z
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SUMMARY:Drones in Europe: Bridging civil and military needs
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, MEP Reinis Poznaks will co-host an international workshop on the role of drones in Europe’s security and defence. \nThe event will bring together policymakers\, industry representatives\, and security experts to examine how the European Union can better translate its strong technological and research base in the drone sector into effective deployment and operational capacity. Despite global leadership in innovation\, Europe continues to face challenges in scaling up and integrating drone technologies\, particularly when compared to more deployment-oriented international competitors. The first panel discussion will focus on the regulatory and structural barriers that hinder large-scale deployment in Europe. The second panel will address the growing threat posed by drones to critical infrastructure across Member States. The workshop will contribute to the broader policy debate on Europe’s defence readiness\, technological sovereignty and internal security\, highlighting the need for a more coordinated and strategic approach to drone deployment and protection.  \nAGENDA: \n9:30 Welcome Remarks \nMEP Reinis Poznaks \nMEP Jan-Christoph Oetjen \n9:40 I. Panel Discussion: Why Europe Innovates but Doesn’t Deploy?  \nModerator \nJan-Christoph Oetjen \nMEP Renew\, Germany \nSpeakers \n\nLarissa Haas\, Senior Policy Advisor at the Federal Office of Civil Aviation in Switzerland\nChristine Raab\, Independent drone expert and former Secretary-General of AME\nJulie Marionneau\, Director of International Relations\, Aerospace\, Defence\, Security and Space (ADS) Group\n\nQ&A Session \n10:35 II. Panel Discussion: Enhancing Resilience of Member State Critical Infrastructure Against Drone Attacks  \nModerator \nReinis Poznaks \nMEP ECR\, Latvia \nSpeakers \n\nOliver Lichtenstein\, Co-Chairman of European Association for Unmanned Aviation (UAV Dach)\nFleur Kokke\, Advisor for resilience and (counter-)drones at the Port of Rotterdam \nClaudio Palestini\, Head\, Innovation and Technology Adoption Defence Industry\, Innovation and Armaments Division\nLaila Odiņa\, Chairwoman of the Board and CEO of RIX Riga Airport \n\nQ&A Session \n11.25 Closing remarks \nJan-Christoph Oetjen & Reinis Poznaks
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/drones_in_europe_bridging_civil_and_military_needs/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260505T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260505T190000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220647Z
CREATED:20260430T130600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220647Z
UID:9831-1778007600-1778007600@ecrgroup.eu
SUMMARY:Opera Heritage: The Arena di Verona Highlights
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday evening\, ECR MEP Daniele Polato will host “Opera Heritage: The Arena di Verona Highlights\,” celebrating the richness of Italian operatic tradition. \nThe event will provide an opportunity not only to celebrate the Art of Opera Singing\, a jewel of Italian tradition recently inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity\, but also to highlight the cultural and artistic significance of the Fondazione Arena on the international stage and the positive impact that the Arena di Verona has on the local area.  \nThe programme will feature contributions from distinguished speakers\, including European Parliament Vice-President Antonella Sberna and Cecilia Gasdia\, General Manager of Fondazione Arena di Verona\, alongside a presentation of the Arena Opera Festival and its accessibility initiatives.  \nThis event offers a unique opportunity to experience the richness of Italian operatic tradition within the European Parliament\, while highlighting its enduring cultural value and contribution to local communities. \nWhen: Tuesday @ 19:00 \nWhere: YEHUDI MENUHIN space\, SPAAK\, floor 1 \nProgramme: \n19:05 – Introduction By MEP Daniele Polato \n19:10 – Opening remarks By Vice-President Antonella Sberna \n19:15 – Presentation By Cecilia Gasdia (General Manager\, Fondazione Arena di Verona)\, Presentation of the Opera Festival\, its history\, and key projects (“Arena per Tutti” and “Arena Family”) \n19:30 – Video presentation on Arena Opera Festival video \n19:35 – Presentation By Stefano Trespidi (Deputy Artistic Director) Nomisma study on socio-economic impact of the Arena di Verona and the “67 Colonne” fundraising project \n19:50 – Concert performed by the artists of the Arena di Verona. \n20:30 – Closing remarks By MEP Daniele Polato and Cecilia Gasdia
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/opera_heritage_the_arena_di_verona_highlights/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260430T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260430T110000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220703Z
CREATED:20260427T134500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220703Z
UID:9822-1777543200-1777546800@ecrgroup.eu
SUMMARY:UK Cases and Testimony on Freedom of Speech
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, ECR MEP and President of the ECR Working Group on Freedom of Speech\, Stephen Bartulica\, will host an event examining recent UK cases related to restrictions on public expression\, including testimony from affected individuals. \nThe discussion will focus in particular on the introduction of buffer zones around abortion clinics and their implications for fundamental rights. A central case is the ongoing prosecution of Isabel Vaughan-Spruce\, which represents the first major test under the UK’s national buffer zone legislation (Public Order Act 2023). Vaughan-Spruce is a long-standing charity volunteer who has supported women facing crisis pregnancies for over twenty years. \nThe session will explore how buffer zone laws are increasingly being used to restrict peaceful activities such as silent prayer and expressions of conscience in public spaces\, raising broader concerns about the protection of freedom of expression\, thought\, and religion across the European Union. \nProgramme: \n• 10:00 – 10:10 Opening remarks – MEP Stephen Nikola Bartulica (10 minutes) \n• 10:10 – 10:40 Guest testimony – Isabel Vaughan-Spruce\, charity volunteer and Director of UK March for Life (30 minutes) Personal account of repeated arrests for silent prayer\, acquittal\, police compensation\, and current criminal charges (trial scheduled for October 2026) \n• 10:40 – 11:00 Q&A session – Open discussion with Members
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/uk_cases_and_testimony_on_freedom_of_speech/
LOCATION:European Parliament\, Strasbourg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260429T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260429T180000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220714Z
CREATED:20260423T133200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220714Z
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SUMMARY:The Muslim Brotherhood: Political Islam\, separatism and western naivety
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, ECR MEP Nicolas Bay will host an event at the European Parliament on the influence and implications of the Muslim Brotherhood in Europe. \nThe discussion comes at a time of growing political and institutional attention across Europe to the role of transnational Islamist networks and their potential impact on democratic societies. The event will examine the concept of political Islam—the use of religion as a vehicle for political objectives—and explore concerns around separatism associated with the Muslim Brotherhood and its affiliates. It will also address what has been described as “Western naivety”: the perception that European institutions and governments may have underestimated the nature and objectives of certain Islamist movements operating within liberal democracies. Among the speakers will be His Excellency Mohamed Al Sahlawi\, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the European Union.
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/the_muslim_brotherhood_political_islam_separatism_and_western_naivety/
LOCATION:European Parliament\, Strasbourg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20260428T100000
DTEND:20260428T120000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220707Z
CREATED:20260423T134600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220707Z
UID:9818-1777370400-1777377600@ecrgroup.eu
SUMMARY:The future of Europe’s automotive sector
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, a policy-focused conference hosted by Alexandr Vondra together with Carlo Fidanza (ECR)\, Miriam Lexmann (EPP) and Andreas Glück (RE) will bring together policymakers and industry stakeholders to discuss the European Commission’s automotive policy package presented in December\, with a particular focus on CO₂ emission standards and their impact on the sector. \nThe event will provide a platform for direct exchange on regulatory developments affecting the EU automotive industry\, including the balance between decarbonisation objectives and industrial competitiveness. Discussions will address how current and upcoming rules shape investment decisions\, innovation and the long-term sustainability of the sector. The conference contributes to the broader EU debate on ensuring that climate policies remain realistic and proportionate while safeguarding Europe’s automotive base and global competitiveness.  \nWhen: Tuesday @ 10:00–12:00\,  \nWhere: WEISS S4.3\, Strasbourg
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/the_future_of_europes_automotive_sector/
LOCATION:Strasbourg
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DTSTART:20260428T100000
DTEND:20260428T100000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220711Z
CREATED:20260423T133500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220711Z
UID:9817-1777370400-1777370400@ecrgroup.eu
SUMMARY:Noelia: The True Face of Euthanasia
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, ECR MEP Laurence Trochu will host an event at the European Parliament addressing the issue of euthanasia. \nThe discussion will focus on the recent case of 25-year-old Noelia Castillo in Spain\, which has raised significant ethical and legal questions\, particularly in relation to family consent and the application of existing legislation. The event will feature Polonia Castellanos\, lawyer for Noelia’s parents\, who will outline the case and highlight what are seen as shortcomings in current euthanasia laws.
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/noelia_the_true_face_of_euthanasia/
LOCATION:European Parliament\, Strasbourg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260423T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260423T120000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220719Z
CREATED:20260417T085400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220719Z
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SUMMARY:Skills of the Future: Youth Integration into the Labour Market – Challenges and Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, ECR MEP Șerban Dimitrie Sturdza will host a roundtable conference focused on the integration of young people into the labour market—an issue that presents both significant challenges and opportunities. \nThe debate is driven by profound transformations in the labour market\, alongside increasing pressure on education systems. In this context\, vocational education and training must emerge as a strategic pillar to strengthen Europe’s capacity to produce\, innovate\, and fully harness its human potential. \nThe event will address a critical question not only for Romania’s economic future\, but for Europe as a whole: how to transition from a consumption-driven model to one grounded in value creation\, skills\, and long-term stability. \nBringing together students\, representatives of leading technical and vocational institutions from Romania\, education experts\, and Members of the European Parliament\, the discussion aims to amplify the voices of young people and education professionals at the European level. \nAgenda \n10:00 – 10:40 Welcome address by \n\nMEP Serban Dimitrie Sturdza \nMEP Paulo Inselvini\, ECR Group \nMEP Emmanouil Fragkos\, ECR Group \nMEP Elena Donazzan\, ECR Group \n\n10:40 – 11:45 Presentations by RO invited speakers \n11:45 – 12:00 Q&A; Session & Conclusions
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/skills_of_the_future_youth_integration_into_the_labour_market_challenges_an/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260421T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260421T120000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220716Z
CREATED:20260417T121900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220716Z
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SUMMARY:Digital euro: An analysis of the European Union’s digital currency
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, ECR MEP Gheorghe Piperea will host an event focusing on the implications of the EU’s proposed digital euro. \nBringing together policymakers\, legal experts and financial analysts\, the panel will explore key aspects of the initiative including its regulatory framework\, economic impact\, data protection considerations\, and potential consequences for financial markets and citizens. By combining political perspectives with technical and legal expertise\, the event aims to provide a comprehensive overview of one of the EU’s most significant ongoing financial policy developments. \nSpeakers: \n\nGheorghe Piperea\, ECR MEP\n Giovanni Crosetto\, ECR Deputy Coordinator for ECON \n Stephan Bartulica\, ECR Shadow Rapporteur for the Digital Euro Regulation \n Sebastian Kneidinger\, Policy advisor\, epicentre works \n Brendan Van Alsenoy\, Acting Head of Unit\, Policy and Legislative Consultaion\, European Data Protection Supervisor \n Cristina-Emanuela Dascălu\, Member of the Romanian Parliament \n Irina Chitu\, Economic Analyst\, Vice-President of AAFBR \n Daria Niculcea\, Executive Director\, Judice.ro \n Alina Matei\, Lawyer\, Senior Editor\, Judice.ro \n\n\n Carol Tino\, Lawyer
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/digital_euro_an_analysis_of_the_european_unions_digital_currency/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260415T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260415T160000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220725Z
CREATED:20260326T145500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220725Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: From patient needs to action
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday 15 April\, ECR MEP Aurelijus Veryga will host a workshop on the European Health Data Space. \nThis workshop places patient perspectives at the centre of discussions on EHDS implementation. It aims to collect structured input on how data quality affects lived experience\, where current systems fall short\, and what conditions are necessary to build and maintain trust. Patients are not asked to assess technical infrastructures or regulatory models. Instead\, they will articulate expectations\, identify barriers\, and clarify what meaningful and responsible data use looks like from their standpoint. \nDrawing on experiences from initiatives such as AIDAVA\, the discussion will explore how patient engagement can strengthen data governance and decision-making processes. The roundtable format is designed to generate concrete\, patient-defined priorities for future action – particularly regarding transparency\, safeguards\, feedback loops\, and sustained involvement.  \nThe workshop will conclude with a clear\, policy-facing call to action\, consolidating patient input into key messages for EU decision-makers.  \nWhen: 15 April @ 13:00-16:00 \nWhere: WIE 08U107\, European Parliament
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/workshop_from_patient_needs_to_action/
LOCATION:European Parliament
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260415T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260415T123000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220723Z
CREATED:20260409T082700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220723Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond Diagnosis: supporting autistic people through needs-based approaches and digital tools
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, ECR MEP Chiara Gemma will host a seminar exploring new approaches to supporting autistic people beyond traditional care models. \nApril is Autism Awareness Month\, and there could be no more meaningful occasion to address\, at European level\, a challenge that is becoming increasingly urgent for our healthcare and social care systems: the rapid rise in autism diagnoses and the growing unsustainability of traditional care models. Through the contributions of international experts from universities and research institutions across Europe\, the seminar proposes a paradigm shift: from diagnosis as the primary gateway to services\, towards an approach grounded in individual functional needs and supported by digital technologies. This event is an important opportunity for dialogue between science\, policy and lived experience\, with a view building more equitable and sustainable autism support systems across Europe. Link to the event website here. \nSpeakers:  \n\nMonique Post\, Austim-Europe\nLiliana Ruta\, National Research Council of Italy\nBhismadev Chakrabarti\, University of Reading\nHilde M. Geurts\, University of Amsterdam & Leo Kannerhuis\nGiacomo Vivanti\, A.J. Drexel Autism Institute\, Drexel University\nErica Salomone\, Universita degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca\nOfer Golan\, Bar-IIan University\nAdam Harris\, Autism-Europe\nRossella Luca\, National Research Council of Italy\nGiovanni Pioggia\, National Research Council of Italy
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/beyond_diagnosis_supporting_autistic_people_through_needs_based_approaches/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260414T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260414T110000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220721Z
CREATED:20260415T133307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220721Z
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SUMMARY:The State of the Ukraine Investment Framework
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, ECR MEPs Małgorzata Gosiewska and Michał Dworczyk will host a high-level policy discussion on the state of the Ukraine Investment Framework and its role in supporting Ukraine’s reconstruction and long-term prosperity. \nAs the second pillar of the EU’s Ukraine Facility\, the Ukraine Investment Framework (UIF) plays a crucial role in driving recovery and modernisation by mobilising public and private investment\, with the aim of generating up to €40 billion by 2027. This discussion will bring together European policymakers\, representatives of international financial institutions\, EU bodies\, and the private sector to assess the current state of the UIF\, evaluate progress in its implementation\, and explore ways to further enhance its effectiveness in supporting Ukraine’s reconstruction. Link to the event website here. \nAgenda:  \n09:30-09:40  \nOpening & Welcome \n\nMałgorzata GOSIEWSKA\, ECR\, European Parliament\nMichał DWORCZYK\, ECR\, European Parliament Petras\n\n09:40-09:50  \nKeynote Address \n\nPetras AUŠTREVIČIUS\, Renew\, Shadow Rapporteur Establishing the Ukraine Facility\, European Parliament\n\n09:50-10:10  \nSpecial Remarks \n\nGabriel BLANC\, Team Leader\, Reconstruction of Ukraine\, DG ENEST\, European Commission \nStéphanie PAMIES\, Head of Unit\, Neighbourhood countries and Macro Financial Assistance\, DG ECFIN\, European Commission TBC\n\n10:10-11:00  \nInterventions \n\nMarcin NOWACKI\, President of the TEN Section and Member of the Employers’ Group\, European Economic and Social Committee \nBaiba TAVARESA\, Head of Ukraine Division\, European External Action Service \nBenedicte KARIGER\, Associate Director\, Donor Partnerships\, EU Relations\, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development \nIsabel FERNÁNDEZ SARABIA\, Senior Institutional Policy Officer\, European Investment Bank \nDavid DENZER-SPECK\, Director Liaison Office to the EU and Head of EU Affairs and International Partnerships\, Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/the-state-of-the-ukraine-investment-framework/
LOCATION:European Parliament\, Rue Wiertz 60 B-1047\, Bruxelles-Capitale\, B-1047\, Belgium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260325T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260325T193000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220731Z
CREATED:20260323T122700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220731Z
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SUMMARY:ECR Migration Policy Group: Europe at risk?
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, the ECR Migration Policy Group will host a seminar examining questions related to social cohesion\, demographic developments\, and long-term stability across Europe. \nIt will also address how scholars and security experts assess low-probability but high-impact risks\, including the potential for internal conflict or civil unrest\, and what these perspectives mean for policymakers today. The seminar will be hosted by ECR MEPs Charlie Weimers and Marion Maréchal. Interpretation will be available in English\, French\, Italian and Polish. \nSpeakers include: \n• Professor David Betz\, Professor of War in the Modern World\, Department of War Studies\, King’s College London \n• Maître Thibault de Montbrial\, President of the Centre de Réflexion sur la Sécurité Intérieure (CRSI) \n• Dr Ralph G. Schoellhammer\, lecturer\, political theorist and commentator \n• Dr Eoin Lenihan\, journalist and researcher
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/ecr_migration_policy_group_europe_at_risk/
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DTSTART:20260324T170000
DTEND:20260324T170000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220728Z
CREATED:20260323T122800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220728Z
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SUMMARY:Press Conference: No-Go Zones
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDrawing 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.  \nFollow the press conference live here. \nSpeakers: \n• Nicola Procaccini MEP\, Co-Chair of the ECR Group \n• Marion Maréchal MEP\, Head of the French Delegation \n• Charlie Weimers MEP\, Head of the Swedish Delegation and Co-President of the ECR Policy Working Group on Migration \n• Maxime Hemery-Aymar\, Secretary General of the Observatory of Immigration and Demography and author of the study \nInterpretation will be available in English\, Italian and French. \nInteractio link for journalists: https://ep.interactio.eu/link/pressconfp1254698545582
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/press_conference_no_go_zones/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260325
DTSTAMP:20260929T220733Z
CREATED:20260319T153400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220733Z
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SUMMARY:41st Carpathian Europe Forum. The Carpathians–Mountains That Connect. FRIENDS.
DESCRIPTION:The ECR Group – Polish Delegation is co organising the 41st Carpathian Europe Forum\, an international conference bringing together politicians\, government ministers\, diplomats\, academics\, business leaders\, journalists\, and representatives of international and regional organisations from across Central and Eastern Europe. \nThe Forum provides a platform for discussion on regional cooperation\, economic development\, and shared challenges in the Carpathian area. \nThe Carpathian Europe Forum is part of a long-standing series of international meetings dedicated to strengthening dialogue and cooperation among the countries of the Carpathian region and their neighbours. The initiative aims to promote balanced development\, regional cooperation and discussions on key challenges facing Central and Eastern Europe\, including security\, economic growth and cross-border partnerships. \nWe warmly invite you to attend the panels featuring Members of the European Parliament from the ECR Group. \n Sunday\, 22 March \n10:15–11:15 \nThe European Union as a Europe of Solidary States \nSpeaker: Bogdan Rzońca\, MEP \n11:30-12:30 \nEnvironmental Protection in the Carpathians in the Context of EU Policy \nSpeaker: Anna Zalewska\, MEP \n14:00–15:00 \nThe Economy of the European Union in Central Europe \nModerator: Bogdan Rzońca\, MEP \n15:15-16:15  \nCentral Europe – Multiple Formats of Cooperation within the European Union \nSpeaker: Arkadiusz Mularczyk\, MEP \n17:15-18:15 \nThe Visegrad Group as a Framework for Cooperation within the European Union \nSpeaker: Daniel Obajtek\, MEP \nMore information: \nhttps://europakarpat.org/41-forum-europa-karpat-program/
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/41st_carpathian_europe_forum-_the_carpathiansmountains_that_connect-_friend/
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SUMMARY:Safeguarding Europe: Exposing the growing threat of the Muslim Brotherhood
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, ECR MEP Bert-Jan Ruissen will host a conference on the growing threat of the Muslim Brotherhood. \nThe primary aim of this conference is to convene policymakers\, experts\, and stakeholders in the European Parliament to examine the multifaceted threat posed by the Muslim Brotherhood and its affiliates to European societies\, democratic institutions\, and security. The conference will begin with an act of remembrance dedicated to countless individuals who have been killed\, displaced\, or endured profound suffering at the hands of those espousing the Jihadist ideology of the Muslim Brotherhood. Yezidi genocide survivor and former Hamas captive Fawziya Saydo\, kidnapped at just 11 years old\, will speak during the commemoration. Israeli blacksmith Yaron Bob\, known for his transformative ‘Rockets into Roses’ will present an artwork specially commissioned for the European Parliament. \nThe event will be hosted together with MEP Tomáš Zdechovský (EPP). \nKeynote speakers:  \n\nHamad Alhosani\, Director of the Political Islam Studies Department at TRENDS Research & Advisory\, will share research on its ideological networks.\nHis Excellency Imam M. Tawhidi\, a renowned Muslim theologian and peace advocate (known as the ‘Imam of Peace’) and governing member of the Global Imams Council offers perspectives on eradicating extremist ideologies linked to the Brotherhood.\nDr Florence Bergaud-Blackler\, a CNRS research fellow and author of key works on Islamist networks\, provides in-depth analysis of Brotherist influences in Europe.\nDr Tommaso Virgili\, Senior Policy Advisor at the AJC Transatlantic Institute and co-author of reports unmasking the Brotherhood\, addresses radicalisation and policy responses.\nDr Charles Asher Small\, Founding Executive Director of the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP)\, examines connections between antisemitism and the Brotherhood’s agendas.\n\nTheir collective insights promise to illuminate strategies for safeguarding democratic values.
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/safeguarding_europe_exposing_the_growing_threat_of_the_muslim_brotherhood/
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SUMMARY:European Parliament Police Intergroup
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, ECR MEP Assita Kanko will chair a meeting of the European Parliament Police Intergroup under the theme: “Before Borders and Battlefields: How the Police Are Central to Europe’s Security.” \nWeaponised migration\, sabotage of critical infrastructure\, illegal drones and smuggling balloons forcing airspace closures\, cyber-attacks\, online trolls and disinformation campaigns — the nature of threats facing Europe is rapidly evolving. The EU may not be directly at war\, but it is no longer at peace. Four years after Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine\, incidents falling under the broad category of hybrid attacks continue to multiply. This year’s annual Police Intergroup event will focus on the central role of police and other law enforcement authorities in protecting Europe’s citizens against these complex and interconnected threats.  \nThe discussion will highlight the need for adequate support for police forces\, stronger integration between internal and external security strategies\, and the full inclusion of law enforcement authorities in international cooperation efforts to counter hybrid threats.  \nKeynote speakers \n\nMagnus Brunner – European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration\nNicola Procaccini – Co-chair European Conservatives and Reformists\nPeter Winn – Acting Chief Privacy and Civil Liberties Officer\, US Department of Justice\nDonatas Škarnulis – Deputy Commander of the State Border Guard Service\, Lithuania\nColonel Roger Housen – Defense expert\, author and speaker
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/european_parliament_police_intergroup_meeting/
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SUMMARY:Reaffirming Europe’s Christian roots: ECR MEPs visit Viterbo and Assisi
DESCRIPTION:From Wednesday to Friday next week\, ECR Group MEPs will gather in Viterbo and Assisi for a conference and programme of cultural visits devoted to reflecting on the spiritual and civilisational foundations of Europe and their enduring relevance for contemporary conservatism. \nAt a time when Europe is confronted with demographic decline\, cultural uncertainty and growing ideological polarisation\, the ECR Group will come together to reaffirm the importance of safeguarding the fundamental values that have shaped European thought and identity.  \nOn Thursday 5 March 2026\, the European Conservatives and Reformists Group will hold a conference in Viterbo\, at the Hotel Niccolò V\, entitled “Between stone and spirit: values\, roots and traditions in the revival of Europe’s competitiveness and cohesion”. \nThe initiative aims to explore the link between European identity\, cultural and spiritual roots\, economic competitiveness and territorial cohesion. In a context marked by economic\, social and geopolitical challenges\, Europe’s heritage of values – intertwined with Christian and humanistic tradition – is proposed as a strategic lever for strengthening trust\, human capital\, quality of work and balanced territorial development. \nThe proceedings will be opened by: \nAntonella Sberna\, Vice-President of the European Parliament; Carlo Fidanza\, Head of the Fratelli d’Italia delegation to the European Parliament; Marco Squarta\, MEP; Nicola Procaccini\, MEP and Co-Chair of the ECR Group; and Mauro Rotelli\, Chair of the Environment Committee of the Chamber of Deputies. \nThe day’s proceedings will feature speeches by prominent speakers\, including H.E. Mariano Crociata\, President of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Community (COMECE) and Bishop of Latina; Renato Brunetta\, President of the CNEL; Eugenia Roccella\, Minister for Equal Opportunities and the Family; Tiziana Laureti\, Rector of the University of Tuscia; The following speakers will explore the topics under discussion in greater depth: \nChiara Gemma\, MEP and coordinator for the ECR Group of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs; Francesco Torselli\, MEP; Beata Szydło\, MEP and coordinator for the ECR Group of the Committee on the European Shield for Democracy. \nThe discussion on work\, competitiveness\, cohesion\, demography and territorial development will be moderated by Roberts Zīle\, Vice-President of the European Parliament. The conclusions will be presented by Patryk Jaki\, MEP and Co-Chair of the ECR Group. \nThe conference aims to be a moment of political and cultural debate to reaffirm how values\, roots and territorial cohesion represent a fundamental pillar for the revival of European competitiveness and shared prosperity. \nMembers will also visit the Papal Basilica and Sacred Convent of Saint Francis\, offering a moment of spiritual reflection inspired by the legacy of Saint Francis of Assisi. In Viterbo\, Members will receive an address by the Bishop of Viterbo focusing on the city’s historical and spiritual role\, its rich ecclesiastical heritage\, and its contribution to Europe’s cultural identity. Together\, these moments of debate and reflection will reaffirm the ECR Group’s commitment to defending Europe’s cultural heritage as the surest foundation for its future. \nConference: Thursday @8:45–10:45 \nWhere: Hotel Niccolò V\, Viterbo
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/reaffirming_europes_christian_roots_ecr_meps_visit_viterbo_and_assisi/
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