BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ECR Group - ECPv6.18.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ecrgroup.eu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ECR Group REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Brussels BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240214T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240214T150000 DTSTAMP:20260929T221312Z CREATED:20240213T081200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221312Z UID:9252-1707922800-1707922800@ecrgroup.eu SUMMARY:Film screening: ‘Erasing the nation’ DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, ECR MEP Witold Waszczykowski will host a screening of the documentary film ‘Erasing the Nation’\, followed by a discussion with the documentary filmmaker. \nSince the onset of the full-scale invasion\, Russian forces have been committing war crimes not only against the Ukrainian people but also against Ukrainian culture. \nIn his documentary\, Tomasz Grzywaczewski sheds light on the suffering of Ukrainian artists and the devastation inflicted on museums\, monuments\, archaeological sites\, and sacred places\, all ruthlessly destroyed by Russian forces who are attempting to rewrite history in the name of the chauvinist ideology of “Great Russia.” \nMr Grzywaczewski will be a guest speaker at the event. \nThe event will be held in SPINELLI 5E1 at 15:00. \nA link to the film can be found here. URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/film_screening_erasing_the_nation/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecrgroup.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/WW_film.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20240222T140000 DTEND:20240222T140000 DTSTAMP:20260929T221310Z CREATED:20240216T085900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221310Z UID:9256-1708610400-1708610400@ecrgroup.eu SUMMARY:Debate: Culture vs. War DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, ECR MEP Anna Fotyga will lead an insightful debate titled ‘Culture vs. War\,’ exploring the dual role of culture as both a means of aggression and a powerful tool of resistance. \nThe discussion holds significance as the second anniversary of Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine approaches. \nThe event will be held on Thursday 22 February in room SPAAK 6B54 @ 14:00. \nList of speakers: \n\nHost: Anna Fotyga\, MEP\, Poland\nVsevolod CHENTSOV\, Ambassador\, Head of the Mission of Ukraine to the EU\nAlina KRASNIANSKA\, Executive producer of the ‘Culture vs War’ project\nProf Andrzej NOWAK\, Jagiellonian University and the Polish Academy of Sciences\nProf Jerome SHERIDAN\, Director of American University in Brussels\, Professor of International Relations\nAkhtem SEITABLAEV\, Ukrainian actor\, screenwriter and film director \nInga LEVI\, Ukrainian artist \nYona TUKUSER\, Ukrainian-Bulgarian artist URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/debate_culture_vs-_war/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecrgroup.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ECRg-CultureVsWar-banner-fix.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240306T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240306T120000 DTSTAMP:20260929T221308Z CREATED:20240229T082000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221308Z UID:9265-1709721000-1709726400@ecrgroup.eu SUMMARY:Event: Europe’s Defenders - Attractiveness of law enforcement DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, ECR MEP Assita Kanko will host an event focusing on ways to increase the attractiveness of law enforcement in Europe. \nAt a time when recruiting and retaining police officers remains difficult amid increasing societal challenges\, this event will explore topics such as creating secure work environments\, providing support and establishing rules of engagement within the realm of law enforcement. The events guests include speakers from Europol\, Ghent University and representatives of police unions. Interpretation will be provided in English\, French and Dutch. \nThe event will take place on Wednesday 6 March @ 10:30 – 12:00 in room SPAAK 1A02. URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/event_europes_defenders_attractiveness_of_law_enforcement/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecrgroup.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/kanko_event.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240311 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240315 DTSTAMP:20260929T221305Z CREATED:20240308T100700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221305Z UID:9269-1710115200-1710460799@ecrgroup.eu SUMMARY:#EPStandsBYyou - postcards to Belarusian political prisoners DESCRIPTION:From 11 March to 14 March\, the second edition of the project #EPStandsBYyou will take place in the European Parliament in Strasbourg. \n#EPStandsBYyou is an inter-party initiative of Members of the European Parliament\, including ECR MEP Anna Fotyga\, under the auspices of President Roberta Metsola. The initiative is about bringing attention to the human rights situation in Belarus\, in particular the situation of political prisoners that are being kept by Lukashenka’s regime unlawfully in prisons\, under constant terror and in unhuman conditions. The first edition was organised in December 2022. \nA booth will be set up\, where each Member of the European Parliament can sign and send an individual postcard to one of Belarus’ 1\,500 political prisoners. This booth will be conveniently located right next to the entrance of the hemicycle in Strasbourg. \nOpening hours of the booth are the following: \n• Monday 11/03 from 17h00 to 19h00 \n• Tuesday 12/03 from 9h00 to 18h00 \n• Wednesday 13/03 from 9h00 to 18h00 \n• Thursday 14/03 from 9h00 to 12h00 \nOn Wednesday afternoon\, President Metsola and co-organisers of the event will sign a postcard together. URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/epstandsbyyou_postcards_to_belarusian_political_prisoners/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecrgroup.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ep_stands_by_you.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240319T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240319T100000 DTSTAMP:20260929T221259Z CREATED:20240313T143200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221259Z UID:9276-1710842400-1710842400@ecrgroup.eu SUMMARY:Event: A decade of occupation of Crimea - European security held hostage by Russian imperialism DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday morning\, ECR MEPs Anna Fotyga and Alexandr Vondra will co-host a conference discussing the occupation of Crimea a decade on. \nThe event will hear opening remarks from H.E Vsevolod Chentsov\, Head of the Mission of Ukraine to the European Union and feature a keynote speech via video from Emine Dzhaparova\, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. \nA panel discussion will be held titled ‘Wider Europe under threat: security implications of Crimean militarization by Russia’. \nThe event will be held on Tuesday 19 March at 10:00 in room SPAAK 6B1. \nThe full list of guests include: \nOpening remarks: \n\nAnna Fotyga\, MEP Poland\, Co-Host\nAlexandr Vondra\, MEP Czech Republic\, Co-Host \nH.E. Vsevolod Chentsov\, Head of the Mission of Ukraine to the European Union \nOlga Skrypnyk\, Co-chair of the Expert Network of the Crimea platform\nEmine Dzhaparova (video keynote)\, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine \n\nPanel discussion: \n\nHennadiy Maksak\, Foreign Policy Council ‘Ukrainian Prism. Moderator \nRobert Pszczel\, Senior Fellow Centre for Eastern Studies\, former director of NATO information office in Moscow\nBatu Kutelia\, Senior Fellow in Foreign Policy Research Institute\, former head of Georgia’s foreign intelligence service\nSteven Horrell\, Senior Fellow with the Transatlantic Defense and Security Program at CEPA\nDr Hanna Shelest\, Director of Security Studies Program\, Foreign Policy Council ‘Ukrainian Prism’ URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/event_a_decade_of_occupation_of_crimea_european_security_held_hostage_by_ru/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecrgroup.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ECRg-Crimea-banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240319T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240319T173000 DTSTAMP:20260929T221302Z CREATED:20240311T134200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221302Z UID:9271-1710864000-1710869400@ecrgroup.eu SUMMARY:Event: Nuclear - Time to look again? DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, ECR MEP Rob Roos will co-host an event focusing on nuclear energy use in Europe. \nOscar-winning director Mr Oliver Stone will attend the event and present his new documentary ‘Nuclear NOW’\, addressing the crucial role of nuclear energy in our future energy supply. \nThe event is organised by MEPs from the ECR\, EPP\, Renew and S&D political groups and will take place on Tuesday 19 March from 16:00 – 17:30 in room SPAAK 1A02. \nFollowing the discussion there will be a catering reception and networking opportunity. \nRegistration – also for MEPs and staff – is mandatory via this registration LINK. \nPrior to the event (on Monday\, March 18th\, 20:00)\, there will be a screening of the entire documentary ‘Nuclear NOW’ In the presence of Oliver Stone\, at Millenium festival Brussels in Cinéma Vendôme 2. \nThere is a limited number of tickets available that will be distributed on a first come\, first served basis and you can express your interest via the same registration LINK. URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/event_nuclear_time_to_look_again/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecrgroup.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/nuclear_again.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240320 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240322 DTSTAMP:20260929T221256Z CREATED:20240315T110200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221256Z UID:9280-1710892800-1711065599@ecrgroup.eu SUMMARY:Rooted principles\,stronger future-The heritage of St Benedict in the values of European conservatism DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday and Thursday\, in Subiaco (Italy)\, a place of outstanding spiritual and cultural importance for Europe\, ECR MEPs will hold the event “Rooted Principles\, Stronger Future – The heritage of Saint Benedict in the Values of European Conservatism” to discuss and reaffirm the core values of their political family by signing a Charter of Values. \nOn Thursday 21 March\, ECR delegates will also take part in local celebrations in honour of St Benedict of Nursia. \nSt Benedict played a key role in preserving the classical tradition at a time when it was decaying\, passing it on intact to posterity and restoring the cult of knowledge. He instructed the monks to combine prayer with work\, including work in the scriptorium to copy and transcribe classical texts. In this way\, the Benedictine monasteries became important centres for the education of young people and were instrumental in the rebirth of a linguistically\, ethnically and culturally united Europe. \nAt a time when this very culture is being challenged by the increasing imposition of a “woke” ideology\, the ECR Group will come together to reaffirm the importance of preserving the fundamental values that characterise our European thinking. \nThe event will be livestreamed at 10:00 on Thursday. URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/event_rooted_principles_stronger_future/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecrgroup.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/73f0237e-0807-4ae3-be7b-229231a970cf.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240410T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240410T170000 DTSTAMP:20260929T221254Z CREATED:20240403T084500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221254Z UID:9288-1712761200-1712768400@ecrgroup.eu SUMMARY:Event: Youth and sports in the EU - Big promises meet reality DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday 10 April\, ECR MEPs Andrey Slabakov and Pietro Fiocchi will host a panel discussion on youth and sports in the EU. \nThe discussion will center on the challenges that sports must overcome\, in order to involve more children and young people in a healthy\, active lifestyle and in competition. The experiences of various sports will be represented by Olympic and World championship competitors and medalists from many fields\, with the special participation of Hristo Stoichkov\, winner of the Golden Shoe and the Ballon d’Or. \nA keynote speech will be delivered by Iliana Ivanova\, European Commissioner for Innovation\, Research\, Culture\, Education and Youth. \nThe event will take place on Wednesday 10 April @ 15:00 – 17:00 in room SPAAK 1A2 in the European Parliament. \nInterpretation will be available in English\, Bulgarian and Italian. \nGuests: \n\nHristo Stoichkov\, Bulgarian former professional footballer\, Ballon d’Or winner \nYordan Yovchev\, Bulgarian former Olympic gymnast \nMaria Grozdeva\, Bulgarian ex Olympic sport shooter \nLyubomir Ganev\, Bulgarian former volley ball player \nSofia Littamè\, Italian sport shooter \nHannah Auchentaller\, Italian biathlete\nTanya Dangalakova\, Bulgarian former Olympic swimmer \nAntoaneta Stefanova\, Bulgarian chess grandmaster \nGergina Skerlatova\, Bulgarian former basketballer \nFederico Pelizzari\, Italian para alpine skier URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/event_youth_and_sports_in_the_eu_big_promises_meet_reality/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecrgroup.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/808.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240417T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240417T140000 DTSTAMP:20260929T221252Z CREATED:20240408T121000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221252Z UID:9286-1713362400-1713362400@ecrgroup.eu SUMMARY:Event: Quo Vadis\, Trimarium? The Three Seas Initiative DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday 17 April\, Chair of the ECR’s Three Seas Initiative Friendship Group\, MEP Witold Waszczykowski and Chair of the Law and Justice Delegation in the European Parliamen\, MEP Dominik Tarczyński will host a public hearing on the Three Seas Initiative. \n​In the context of the Three Seas Initiative\, this public hearing will focus on regional integration and resilient infrastructure for civilian and military purposes. \nThe Three Seas area includes 12 EU countries located between the Baltic\, the Adriatic and the Black Sea who cooperate with one another. This cooperation is mostly focused on the construction of shared infrastructure\, as well as on the creation of international connections along the north-south line in Europe. \nSpeakers at the event include: \n\nJan Parys PhD\, Former minister of national defense of Poland \nPrzemysław Żurawski vel Grajewski PhD\, political scientist\, professor at the University of Łódz. \nRobert Pszczel\, Senior fellow at the Casimir Pulaski Foundation\, former Polish diplomat and NATO official & headed the NATO information office in Moscow\nMaciej Olchawa PhD\, a Kosciuszko Foundation Scholar at Loyola University Chicago\n\nThe event will take place on Wednesday 17 April @ 14:00 in room SPINELLI 5E2 in the European Parliament. URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/event_quo_vadis_trimarium_the_three_seas_initiative/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecrgroup.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/final_one.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240423T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240423T183000 DTSTAMP:20260929T221250Z CREATED:20240423T073200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221250Z UID:9300-1713897000-1713897000@ecrgroup.eu SUMMARY:Photo Exhibition: \"Treasures of Mazovia\" DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday evening in the European Parliament in Strasbourg\, ECR MEP Adam Bielan will open a photo exhibition “Treasures of Mazovia: Between Landscapes and Monuments”. \nThis unique event showcases the rich cultural and natural heritage of the Mazovia region through the lens of its most talented\, young photographers. \nThe exhibition aims to highlight the beauty of Mazovia\, fostering a greater appreciation of its landscapes\, historical sites\, and culture. This event will also serve as a platform for cultural exchange and discussion among members and guests\, providing an opportunity to exchange with the authors of the photographs – children and teenagers from Mazovia region. \nThe opening of the exhibition takes place at 18:30 on Tuesday 23 April in the LOUISE WEISS 0 Flower carpet area in Strasbourg. URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/photo_exhibition_treasures_of_mazovia/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecrgroup.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Bielan_event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241015T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241015T103000 DTSTAMP:20260929T221248Z CREATED:20241010T103200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221248Z UID:9362-1728988200-1728988200@ecrgroup.eu SUMMARY:The THREE SEAS INITIATIVE - Connectivity in Central Europe DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, ECR MEP Arkadiusz Mularczyk will host an event focusing on the Triple Seas Initiative (3SI) – a unique project that has become increasingly important in recent years for both economic and infrastructural development and security in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). \n3SI\, comprising EU Member States located between the Baltic\, Adriatic and Black Seas\, is a platform for cooperation that aims to strengthen transport\, energy and digital links in CEE. However\, today\, in the context of growing geopolitical challenges\, such as Russia violating international law on the EU’s borders and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine\, the role of 3SI becomes even more critical. This project has the potential not only to enhance the competitiveness of our economies but also to increase their resilience in the face of external threats. This event will provide an opportunity to engage in an in-depth debate on the future of 3SI and to reflect on how to strengthen cooperation in the region and respond to today’s challenges. The conference will be held in EN with interpretation in PL and RO. \nWhen: Tuesday @ 10:30 \nWhere: SPAAK 1A002 URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/the_three_seas_initiative_connectivity_in_central_europe/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecrgroup.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/AM_three_seas_.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241016T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241016T130000 DTSTAMP:20260929T221246Z CREATED:20241015T103000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221246Z UID:9365-1729076400-1729083600@ecrgroup.eu SUMMARY:EU Climate Policy: Expectations and Reality DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday ECR MEP Tobiasz Bocheński will host an event in cooperation with the Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers\, Warsaw Enterprise Institute and European Enterprise Alliance. \nThe event details the challenges EU countries face in developing energy infrastructure\, production\, and distribution. The event will bring together key policymakers\, industry leaders\, and experts to discuss the pressing challenges in implementing effective climate policies across the European Union with a focus on integrating market principles with effective climate policies. The discussion will explore innovative approaches to energy infrastructure\, production\, and distribution in Central-Eastern Europe\, while highlighting the economic implications and potential barriers to achieving sustainable climate action. \nThe event will take place on Wednesday\, October 16th from 11:00 to 13:00\, in the room A1H1 (SPINELLI). \nPlease find the link to register here. \nAGENDA: \n11:30 – 11:40 Welcome: \n\nTobiasz Bocheński – Member of the European Parliament\n Kosma Zlotowski – Member of the European Parliament\n\n11:50 – 12:00 Keynote: \n\n Rod Richardson – Freedom and Climate International Coalition\n\n12:00 – 12:10 Presentation: \n\nEnergizing the energy sector in Central-Eastern Europe -WEI\n\n12:10 – 13:00 \n\nMaj Emmertson – Climate Counselor\, Permanent Representation of Denmark to the European Union. \nTomasz Wróblewski – President\, Warsaw Enterprise Institute & Member of the EESC\nPieter Cleppe – Free marketer and Editor in Chief of Brussels report\nWojciech Wrochna\, partner at Kochański&Partners\, Chief of Energy\, Infrastructure and Environment Group (tbc)\nAndrei Goicea – Policy Director\, Nuclear Europe\nAgata Boutanos – Director of Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers Brussels Office\n\nModerator: Sebastian Stodolak\, Vice President\, Warsaw Enterprise Institute URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/eu_climate_policy_expectations_and_reality/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecrgroup.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/bochenski_event_.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241112T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241112T170000 DTSTAMP:20260929T221242Z CREATED:20241108T083300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221242Z UID:9379-1731420000-1731430800@ecrgroup.eu SUMMARY:Transatlantic Parliamentary Forum for a Free Cuba DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, the third session of the Transatlantic Parliamentary Forum for a Free Cuba will be held in Europe for the first time. The event will be co-hosted by ECR MEPs Carlo Findanza and Marius Kamiński. \nAs the humanitarian and human rights crisis imposed by the Cuban regime on the Island worsens\, the dictators strengthen their alliance with Europe’s enemies\, posing a growing threat not only to stability in the Americas but also contributing to the aggression in Ukraine. \nThe gathered parliamentarians will send an unequivocal message of solidarity with the Cuban people and a call to European authorities to take decisive actions to end the Union’s support for a dictatorship that endangers the security and shared values. \nCuba Decide’s Transatlantic Forum is an initiative bringing together European\, U.S.\, Canadian\, and Latin American lawmakers and civil society advocates to promote democracy and human rights in Cuba. The forum supports legislative efforts to denounce the Cuban regime\, advocate for the release of political prisoners\, and advance international action on human rights issues. It emphasises solidarity with the Cuban people and calls for sanctions and diplomatic pressure against Cuba’s government. \nWhen: Tuesday @ 14:00 – 17:00 \nWhere: SPINELLI 1H1 URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/transatlantic_parliamentary_forum_for_a_free_cuba/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecrgroup.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ECRg-11-24-Cuba-banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241115 DTSTAMP:20260929T221244Z CREATED:20241108T081700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221244Z UID:9378-1731542400-1731628799@ecrgroup.eu SUMMARY:Poznań Economic Congress 14 - 15 November DESCRIPTION:The Poznań Economic Congress 2024 will take place on Thursday and Friday. The Congress brings together policymakers\, industry leaders\, and academics to discuss pressing economic issues. The ECR Group will host two panels on Friday morning. \n​Friday 15 November. Panel 1. 10:30 – 11:30. Interpretation PL/EN \n \nThe future of European steel industry: can regulatory policies reconcile climate action and competitiveness? \n\n \nThe European steel industry is an indispensable part of many of the EU’s key manufacturing value chains and stands for innovation\, sought-after product solutions and high-quality jobs in Europe. Its companies are openly committed to contributing to the EU’s decarbonization and global climate goals. \nHowever\, the industry warns that it is in its worst crisis since the financial and economic crisis of 2009. This is due to the impact of global steel overcapacity and unfair trade\, exacerbating the effects of low steel demand and high energy prices in the EU. \nSteel production in the EU has shrunk by 30% since 2008 to 126 million tons in 2023. Restructuring and capacity reductions have led to the loss of nearly 100\,000 jobs over the past 15 years. Capacity utilization has recently fallen to its lowest\, non-viable level of around 60%. This trend continues. \nThe steel industry warns that without urgent action\, it will be difficult to maintain a resilient and sustainable steel industry in most EU Member States. \nSeveral other developments could affect the steel industry in the near future. The purpose of the panel is to stimulate the direction of these changes and their possible impact on the industry. \n– \nFriday 15 November. Panel 2. 11:45 – 12:53. Interpretation PL/EN \nCrisis of competitiveness of the European economy- can we reverse negative trends? \n\n \nExperts will explore the growing divide between the EU and global competitors like the US and China\, particularly in productivity\, innovation\, and emerging sectors such as AI. Central to the debate is Europe’s “impossible trinity”: the challenge of meeting social welfare\, climate\, and security targets without undermining economic stability. The panel will also discuss how to transform strategic visions into actionable policies\, particularly in the services sector\, which holds untapped potential to drive growth. Public engagement and societal support are another focus\, as speakers will debate whether the EU’s current development model can maintain prosperity for its citizens. Finally\, the conversation will address the recent Draghi’s Report on EU competitiveness\, weighing its proposals and considering whether it offers real solutions or simply delays tough decisions.\n \n\n \nLink to the Poznań Economic Congress website here. URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/pozna_economic_congress_14_15_november/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecrgroup.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/poznan.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241127T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241127T180000 DTSTAMP:20260929T221238Z CREATED:20241126T123900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221238Z UID:9394-1732730400-1732730400@ecrgroup.eu SUMMARY:How to better tackle illegal immigration in Europe DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, the French delegation of the ECR Group will host an event focusing on tackling illegal migration in Europe. \n​The event will welcome Mr Maxime Aymar-Hemery\, Secretary General of the Observatory of Immigration and Demography. His speech will address the good practices implemented in certain Member States and also the shortcomings of the 2008 Return Directive and the solutions to remedy them. \nWhen: Wednesday @ 18:00 \nWhere: WEISS C2.1\, European Parliament Strasbourg URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/how_to_better_tackle_illegal_immigration_in_europe/ LOCATION:European Parliament\, Strasbourg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ecrgroup.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Wednesday_27_November_-_6pm.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241203T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241203T150000 DTSTAMP:20260929T221228Z CREATED:20241128T105300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221228Z UID:9399-1733238000-1733238000@ecrgroup.eu SUMMARY:Beyond the obstacle: Stories of life\, stories of triumph DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, to celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities\, ECR MEP’s Chiara Gemma and Lara Magoni will host an event entitled “Beyond the Obstacle. Stories of life\, stories of triumph”. \nThis meeting presents a unique opportunity to hear powerful personal stories and testimonies highlighting how individuals have overcome various physical and social barriers. The discussions aim to offer valuable insights into a central theme: that disability is not just a physical condition but also\, above all\, a cultural issue. The event aspires to raise awareness and promote a message of inclusion. The event will be opened by European Parliament President Roberta Metsola. \nProgram: \nInstitutional Greetings: \n\nRoberta Metsola\, President of the European Parliament\nCarlo Fidanza\, ECR MEP\n\nIntroduction and opening remarks: \n\nChiara Gemma\, ECR MEP\nLara Magoni\, ECR MEP\n\nModerator: \n\nSimona Tedesco\, ‘Dove’ Editor-in-chief\, journalist RCS Corriere della Sera\n\nStories of life\, stories of triumph: \n\nStefano Buttafuoco\, Journalist and TV presenter\nGiuseppe and Yuri Primicerio\, Yuri Benefit di Orecchiette che vorreri\nFranco and Andrea Antonello\, i Bambini della Fate S.p.A. Impresa Sociale\nMauro Bernardi\, First disabled skiing instructor for people with disability\nGiuseppe Natale\, Gener manager of Coop\, Sociale San Bernardo\nSimona Atzori\, painter\, ballet dancer and writer\n\nEuropean perspectives: \n\nElisabetta Montano\, Delegate of the European Parliament Secretary-General for Disability\nLoredana Dicsi\, Responsible for Internal Communication and youth coordinator of the European Disability Forum URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/beyond_the_obstacle_stories_of_life_stories_of_triumph/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecrgroup.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/WhatsApp_Image_2024-11-28_at_13.00.53.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241204T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241204T133000 DTSTAMP:20260929T221225Z CREATED:20241129T152700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221225Z UID:9400-1733319000-1733319000@ecrgroup.eu SUMMARY:Event: The Iranian Regime. Security implications for Europe and Israel DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, ECR MEP Bert-Jan Ruissen will host a conference on the Iranian regime\, security implications for Europe and Israel \nThe current Iranian regime is a threat to us all. And right now\, Israel is feeling the consequences. Keynote speakers will be Amit Halevi (Member of the Israeli Knesset)\, Professor Afshin Ellian (Founder of the Free Iran Committee) and Josh Reinsein (President of the Israel Allies Foundation). \nThe event will take place at the European Parliament from 13.30 to 15.00 in room SPAAK 7C50. \nWhen: Wednesday@13:30 \nWhere: SPAAK7C50 URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/event_the_iranian_regime-_security_implications_for_europe_and_israel/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecrgroup.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ruissen_event_2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241204T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241204T173000 DTSTAMP:20260929T221233Z CREATED:20241126T142800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221233Z UID:9391-1733326200-1733333400@ecrgroup.eu SUMMARY:DSA: A threat to freedom of speech DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday 4 December\, ECR MEP Fernand Kartheiser and the ECR Group will host an event on the topic of “Protecting Freedom of Speech from Digital Platforms and Censorship Legislation”. \nMichael Shellenberger will be the guest speaker at the event. \nMr Shellenberger is a professor\, the author of books such as Apocalypse Never and San Fransicko\, and a journalist who has written on a wide range of topics including free speech\, homelessness\, and the environment. In December 2022\, following the acquisition of Twitter by Elon Musk\, Michael Shellenberger was one of the Twitter Files investigative journalists tasked with looking into censorship practices at the social media company. \nThe event will be livestreamed here. \nWhen: Wednesday 4 December \nWhere: SPAAK 7C50\, European Parliament URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/dsa_a_threat_to_freedom_of_speech/ LOCATION:European Parliament ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ecrgroup.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241205T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241205T130000 DTSTAMP:20260929T221221Z CREATED:20241129T153200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221221Z UID:9401-1733403600-1733403600@ecrgroup.eu SUMMARY:A Fair Green Transition: Leaving No One Behind in EU Sustainability Efforts DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, ECR MEP Gheorghe Piperea will host a conference to discuss what is needed to achieve a fair and equitable green transition within the EU. \nAs the European Union navigates the complexities of the Green Deal\, it is crucial to address the balance between advancing sustainable energy initiatives and continued reliance on fossil fuels during this transformative period. On Thursday\, ECR MEP Gheorge Piperea will host a conference on “A Fair Green Transition: Leaving no one behind in the EU’s sustainability efforts”. The event will bring together leading politicians and representatives of the energy and justice sectors from Romania and other countries. The main objective is to promote a substantive and fruitful dialogue on how to achieve a just green transition in the EU. Speakers will also explore the new EU Directive 2024/1760 on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence\, which aims to ensure that all companies respect human rights and freedoms in their operations. The conference will share best practices and identify concrete steps to ensure that no Member State is left behind in the transition to greener energy solutions. \nParticipants: \n \n– Kosma Zlotowski\, ECR MEP \n– Bogdan Rzonca\, ECR MEP \n– Arkadiusz Mularczyk\, ECR MEP \n– Paolo Inselvini\, ECR MEP \n– Brian Ricketts\, Secretary-General of EURACOAL \n– Maciej Drozd\, Director of the Energy and Climate Forum\, Poland \nThe conference will take place in the European Parliament\, Room Spinelli 1H1\, from 12:00 to 16:00. \nWhen: Thursday@12:00 \nWhere: Spinelli 1H1 URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/a_fair_green_transition_leaving_no_one_behind_in_eu_sustainability_efforts/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecrgroup.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/piphera_event.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241206 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241207 DTSTAMP:20260929T221219Z CREATED:20241205T132700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221219Z UID:9404-1733443200-1733529599@ecrgroup.eu SUMMARY:Demographic Trilemma: Which Path Will Lithuania Choose? DESCRIPTION:On Friday 6 December\, ECR MEP Aurelijus Veryga will host an international conference on demographic issues titled “Demographic Trilemma: Which Path Will Lithuania Choose?” in Vilnius\, Lithuania. \nThe conference will focus on Lithuania’s demographic challenges\, including the decline in large families\, delayed childbirth\, increased pressure on the social security system\, the impact of immigration on the economy\, and the challenges to national security. \n“The ECR Group has long advocated for addressing demographic issues. I am proud to work alongside colleagues who share this commitment and are determined to find solutions. The demographic crisis not only threatens Lithuania’s economy\, competitiveness\, and social security systems\, but it also affects our national identity and security. We must value motherhood and family-building as fundamental to state-building\, supporting families in their decisions to bring new members into society\,” said Mr VERYGA \nPaolo Inselvini\, ECR member\, Witold d’Humilly de Chevilly\, Executive Director of the New Direction European political Foundation\, Inga Ruginienė\, Member of the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania and Minister-designate for Social Security and Labour\, along with other distinguished guests\, will formally welcome the participants. \nThe conference will bring together distinguished speakers\, including: \n• Dr. Aurelijus Veryga\, Member of the European Parliament \n• Dr. Dovilė Galdauskaitė\, Senior Specialist\, Population Statistics Division\, State Data Agency of Lithuania \n• Daiva Macijauskė\, Deputy Director\, Business Environment and Economy Department\, Confederation of Lithuanian Industrialists \n• Dr. Arvydas Nekrošius\, Professor\, Vilnius University \n• Boguslavas Gruževskis\, Interim Chair\, National Family Council \n• Dr. Lijana Gvaldaitė\, Associate Professor\, Vilnius University \n• Mark Daniel Regnerus\, Professor\, University of Texas at Austin \n• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vincentas Vobolevičius\, Head\, Economics and Politics Programme\, ISM \n• Linas Kontrimas\, Head\, Centre for Research in Political Communication\, VU Faculty of Communication \nThe event will explore key demographic challenges facing Lithuania\, including decline in the number of large families\, delayed childbirth\, growing pressure on the social security system\, the impact of third-country immigration on Lithuania’s economy\, national security concerns arising from demographic changes. \nThe discussions will cover global trends and potential solutions for Lithuania’s demographic challenges\, with a focus on how to raise the prestige of large families and the role of media in this process. \nThe event is open to representatives from municipalities\, government bodies\, NGOs\, and religious communities. Additionally\, a live webcast will be available on the DELFI news portal ( www.delfi.lt ) URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/demographic_trilemma_which_path_will_lithuania_choose/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecrgroup.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ECR_placeholder.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241214 DTSTAMP:20260929T221214Z CREATED:20241211T095600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221214Z UID:9386-1733788800-1734134399@ecrgroup.eu SUMMARY:ECR Group Study Days\, Warsaw DESCRIPTION:From 10 – 13 December\, the European Conservatives and Reformists Group will host a series of Study Days in Warsaw. \nFrom Tuesday to Friday\, ECR MEPs will gather for study days in Warsaw\, Poland. Politicians\, policy experts and leading voices will come together to explore and discuss some of the most pressing challenges facing the European Union today: The rule of law in relation to freedom of expression and the EU’s core values in practice; the European Green Deal and a new wave of potential farmer protests; protecting external borders amid the weaponisation of migration and increasing migratory pressures; the chances of making the EU competitive again; the need for modern transport infrastructure in new member states and the example of the Central Communication Port (CPK); internet freedom and regulation; and whether there is still room for the family in the European social model. The study days will serve as a platform for cooperation between those who advocate a more pragmatic\, conservative approach in Europe\, aiming for an EU that focuses on doing less but doing it better. \nWhen: Tuesday – Friday \nWhere: Warsaw\, Poland URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/ecr_group_study_days_warsaw-_december_10_13/ LOCATION:Warsaw\, Poland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecrgroup.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/study_days_website.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241210T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241210T120000 DTSTAMP:20260929T221217Z CREATED:20241205T152200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221217Z UID:9393-1733824800-1733832000@ecrgroup.eu SUMMARY:Book presentation: “Allah has no business in my classroom” DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, ECR MEP Assita Kanko together with EPP MEP François-Xavier Bellamy\, will host a book presentation of the book “Allah has no business in my classroom” by Jean-Pierre Martin and Laurence D’Hondt. \nThe book addresses the issue of radical Islam in schools. The initial presentation in Brussels had to be cancelled due to threats against bookstore staff. The authors will be present at the presentation\, which is an opportunity to engage in critical conversation\, uphold freedom of expression and reject intimidation that seeks to silence vital dialogue. Interpretation will be provided in English\, Dutch and French. \nProgramme: \n\n 09:30-10:00: Welcome and installation\n10:00-10:15: Introduction\n10:15-11:15: Presentation by the authors\n11:15-11:45: Q&A session\n11:45-12:00: Conclusion\n12:00-13:00: Reception URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/book_presentation_allah_has_no_business_in_my_classroom/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecrgroup.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/kanko_book_presentation.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250115T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250115T130000 DTSTAMP:20260929T221212Z CREATED:20250108T135900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221212Z UID:9417-1736938800-1736946000@ecrgroup.eu SUMMARY:Conference: The price of weakness DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, ECR MEP Reinis POZŅAKS will host a high-level conference\, “The price of weakness”. \nWhile Ukraine is paying the ultimate price\, Europe continues to talk. It’s time to turn words into action. \nThe conference will bring together top speakers to discuss how Europe should respond to the ongoing war in Ukraine and key strategies to address Russian aggression in 2025. \nThe conference will feature two panel discussions—one focusing on military strategies and the other on societal impacts. \nAdditionally\, a short 20-minute film by Ukrainian producers will be screened. The film Nadija is a true story about a Ukrainian woman who loses her parents and fiancé during the full-scale invasion. Alone and expecting a child\, she shows incredible strength and resilience\, symbolizing the courage of Ukrainians. \nThe conference will be held in the European Parliament\, room SPAAK 7C50. \nThe conference will also include a social media campaign in collaboration with European human rights organizations. This campaign will spread awareness about the event and encourage people to download the Ukrainian air raid siren app to experience the daily fear Ukrainians live with. \nThe event will be live-streamed on the ECR Group’s Facebook page. \nAGENDA: \n\n10:00 – registration\n11:00 – Opening Remarks\, Reinis Pozņaks MEP\n11:10 – Defence Roundtable: Strengthening Europe’s Backbone\, Lessons from Ukraine’s Defence\n11:50 – Film Screening “Nadija”\n12:10 – Social Roundtable: Broken lives\, The human cost of social injustice in war\n12:50 – Closing remarks \n\nSpeakers: \n• Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga\, Former President of Latvia \n• Deniz M. Dirisu\, OSINT Expert \n• Oleksandra Matviichuk\, Ukrainian Human Rights Lawyer \n• Mariam Lambert\, CEO of Emile Foundation \n• Sean Bell\, Military Analyst \n• Jessica Berlin\, Political Analyst \n• Roman Sheremeta\, Professor of Economics URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/conference_the_price_of_weakness/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecrgroup.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Untitled_design.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250115T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250115T183000 DTSTAMP:20260929T221208Z CREATED:20250113T094100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221208Z UID:9420-1736951400-1736965800@ecrgroup.eu SUMMARY:Belarusian Conference: Cross-Party Forum “8+100” DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, ECR MEP Małgorzata Gosiewska will host the second sitting of the Cross-Party Forum “8 + 100”. \n8+100 is a platform fostering cooperation between Belarusian democratic forces and European political parties. \nThe event is organised by MEP and Chair of the delegation for relations with Belarus\, Małgorzata Gosiewska\, the ECR Group and the office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. \nThe Cross-Party Forum “8+100” unites eight Belarusian democratic parties dissolved by the Lukashenka regime and over 100 European political parties supporting the legitimate democratic forces of Belarus. \nOn December 6\, 2023\, during the first forum\, they sent a clear message to Belarusians: we continue to live\, work\, and act! \nThe second forum will discuss strategies to support a democratic Belarus\, address the humanitarian crisis of political prisoners\, and explore opportunities for Belarusians in exile. \nInterpretation will be available in English\, Polish and Belarusian. \nThe event will take place at 14:30 – 18:30 in room SPAAK 1A2\, in the European Parliament. \nBelarusian participants in the forum include: \n\nBelarusian Christian Democracy\nBelarusian Popular Front Party\nBelarusian Social Democratic Party (Hramada)\nMovement “For Freedom”\nNarodnaya Hramada\n“Our party” \nParty “Razam”\nUnited Civil Party\n\nDRAFT AGENDA \n14.30 – 15.00 Opening of the Forum. Welcome speeches \nRepresentatives of the main EP political groups (Presidents or VP of the groups)\, leaders of the European Parties and the representative(s) of the Forum organisers: \n• Sviatłana Tsikhanouskaya \n• Małgorzata Gosiewska (ECR) \n• Karin Karlsbro (Renew) \n• Juozas Olekas (Speaker of the Seimas) \n\n \nWorking panels \n15.00 – 15.45 -Non-Elections 2025: strategies and tactics of Belarusian democratic forces and the international community \n• Adam Bielan\, MEP (ECR) \n• Petras Austrevicius MEP (RENEW) \n• Jury Hubarevič\, “Movement For Freedom.” \n• Dimitri Tskitishvili\, Georgian MP\, “For Georgia.” \n15.45 – 16.30 Belarusian political prisoners: the challenge for all of Europe \n• Małgorzata Gosiewska\, MEP (ECR). \n• Thijs Reuten\, MEP (S&D) (tbc) \n• Yauheni Vilski\, “Narodnaya Hramada.” \n• Tatyana Kovalyonok\, “Razam” \n16.30 – 17.15 Problems and opportunities for Belarusians in exile: what can be done? \n• Mariusz Kamiński\, MEP (ECR). \n• Vital Rymašeŭski\, BChD. \n• Ihar Barysaŭ\, BSDP \n• Uladzimir Shantsau \n17.15 – 18.30 Summary of the Forum results by Adoption of the Forum final Resolution URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/belarusian_conference_cross_party_forum_8100/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecrgroup.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cross_party.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250121T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250121T133000 DTSTAMP:20260929T221205Z CREATED:20250120T171200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221205Z UID:9424-1737466200-1737466200@ecrgroup.eu SUMMARY:Conference: The Way Forward to Overcome the Automotive Crisis DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, The Fratelli d’Italia delegation in the ECR Group is hosting a high-level conference on the future of the automotive sector in Europe. \nThe event\, titled “Revving Up the Engine: The Way Forward to Overcome the Automotive Crisis” will provide key insights into the ongoing crisis in the automotive industry\, including the presentation of an exclusive ECR Group survey ‘Perception of the automotive sector’s crisis in Europe’ on how European citizens perceive the current challenges. \nThe guest speaker\, Adolfo Urso\, Italian Minister of Enterprise and Made in Italy \, will provide an update on his “non-paper” on the automotive Sector. \nThe event will take place in room N 1.3\, European Parliament\, Strasbourg at 13:30. \nJournalists wishing to attend are kindly requested to register in advance. \nFor further information or to confirm attendance\, please contact: \nRaffaella Viglione: +39 339 6254 774; raffaella.viglione@europarl.europa.eu \nSpeakers: \n\nOpening remarks: Carlo Fidanza\, Head of the Fratelli d’Italia delegation in the European Parliament.\n\n\nPresentation of the results of the survery: Rado Fonda\, Polling Europe\n\n\nPresentation of ECR resolution key points:\n\nAlexandr Vondra\, ECR ENVI coordinator \nElena Donnazzan\, ITRE Vice Chair \nRoberts Zile\, ECR TRAN coordinator \nPietro Fiocchi\, ENVI Vice Chair \n\nPresentation of ‘non-paper’ at EU Council level:\n\nAdolfo Urso\, Italian Minister of Enterprise \n\nConclusions:\n\nPatryk Jaki\, ECR Co-Chair \nNicola Procaccini\, ECR Co-Chair URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/conference_the_way_forward_to_overcome_the_automotive_crisis/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecrgroup.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IT_event.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250129T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250129T170000 DTSTAMP:20260929T221159Z CREATED:20250124T131500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221159Z UID:9432-1738141200-1738170000@ecrgroup.eu SUMMARY:Event: Defending Western Values in the European Parliament DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, the Romanian delegation of the ECR Group will hold an all-day event on the urgent need to promote and defend Western values in a time of multiple crises and threats. \nA series of panel discussions will address issues of vital importance for the future of European and Western civilisation\, such as Migration\, jobs\, demography and housing in the European Union; New media channels and their impact on European politics; Washington and Brussels. United in the future; the EU and the Western Hemisphere. Cultural ties\, economic development and democratic cooperation; and Security and stability on the EU’s eastern borders. Speakers from around the world will be present. \nDefending Western Values in the European Parliament \nEuropean Parliament\, Room Spaak 5B1 \n09:00 – 10:00 – Opening remarks \nKeynote speakers: Patryk Jaki (Co-Chair\, ECR Group)\, Min. Amichai Chikli (Israel)\, Mateusz Morawiecki (President\, ECR Party\, Poland)\, Gheorghe Piperea (Vice- Chair\, ECR Group\, Romania)\, Marion Maréchal (Vice President\, ECR Party\, France)\, Carlo Fidanza (ECR MEP\, Head of the Italian Delegation)\, Raul Latorre Martinez (Paraguay) \n10:00 – 10:50 – ‘Migration\, Jobs\, Demographics and Housing in the European Union’ (ECR MEP Georgiana Teodorescu) \nSpeakers: Min. Amichai Chikli (Israel)\, George Simion (Leader of the AUR Party\, Romania)\, Ian Liddell Grainger (UK)\, Javier Villamor (Spain)\, Aurelijus Veriga (ECR MEP\, Lithuania)\, Geadis Geadi (ECR MEP\, Cyprus)\, Gian Luigi Ferretti (Italy)\, Michael Kleiner (Israel) \n11:00 – 11:50 – ‘New Media Channels and Their Influence on European Politics’ (ECR MEP Gheorghe Piperea) \nSpeakers: Charlie Weimers (Vice-Chair\, ECR Group\, Sweden)\, Hugo Acha (Bolivia/USA)\, Jaak Madison (ECR MEP\, Estonia)\, Yusuf Erim (USA)\, Andrej Poglajen (Slovenia)\, Ben Bergquam (USA)\, Sergio Velasco (Spain) \n12:00 – 12:50 – ‘Washington and Brussels – United in the Future’ (MEP Adrian Axinia) \nSpeakers: Stephen Bartulica (ECR MEP\, Croatia)\, Nicolas Bay (ECR MEP\, France)\, Ryszard Czarnecki (Poland)\, Timothy Constantine (USA)\, Rob Roos (Netherlands)\, Arkadiusz Mularczyk (ECR MEP\, Poland)\, Geoffrey Van Orden (UK)\, Vilhelm Junila (Finland)\, Ariel Kallner (Israel) \n14:30 – 15:20 – ‘EU and the Western Hemisphere – Cultural Ties\, Economic Development and Democratic Cooperation’ (ECR MEP Claudiu Târziu\, Head of the Romanian Delegation) \nSpeakers: David Campbell Bannerman (UK)\, Alejandro Pena Esclusa (Venezuela)\, Francesco Giubilei (Italy)\, Alvaro Penas (Spain)\, Juan Angel Soto Gomez (Spain)\, Debbie Georgatos (USA)\, Stanislav Jansky (Cehia)\, Pablo Davoli (Argentina)\, Roberto Vannacci (Italy)\, Mircia Chelaru (Romania \n15:30 – 16:20 – ‘Security and Democratic Stability on EU’s Eastern Borders’ (ECR MEP Șerban- Dimitrie Sturdza\, Romania) \nSpeakers: Cosmin Corendea (Romania)\, Kosma Zlotowski (ECR MEP\, Poland)\, Ciprian-Titi Stoica (Romania)\, Emmanouil Fragkos (ECR MEP\, Greece)\, Mihail Neamțu (Romania) \n16:30 – 17:00 – Conclusions URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/defending_western_values_in_the_european_parliament/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecrgroup.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/western_values_event.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250208 DTSTAMP:20260929T221157Z CREATED:20250131T094400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221157Z UID:9436-1738627200-1738972799@ecrgroup.eu SUMMARY:ECR Group Study Days\, Paris DESCRIPTION:From 4 – 7 February\, the European Conservatives and Reformists Group will host a series of Study Days in Paris. \nFrom Tuesday to Friday ECR MEPs will gather in Paris for a Study Days conference\, bringing together political leaders\, policy experts\, and intellectuals for in-depth discussions on how Europe’s traditions and culture can be safeguarded and strengthened in the face of growing political and social challenges. \nDiscussions will focus on the preservation and promotion of Europe’s cultural heritage and practices\, addressing the impact of cancel culture and efforts to preserve historical and artistic legacies. Another key theme will be the role of the family in shaping Europe’s future\, exploring how long-standing values can be upheld while adapting to modern realities. One session will focus on the relationships between different civilisations in a global and competitive era and the challenges we currently face in this context. \nParticipants will also explore the role of metapolitics in entrepreneurship\, analysing how political and cultural ideas influence business and innovation to strengthen European identities. Study Days provide an internal platform for strategic debate to discuss ideas and help shape the ECR Group’s approach to key policy challenges. \nWhen: Tuesday – Friday \nWhere: Paris\, France \nPress enquiries: Michael Strauss\, michael.strauss@europarl.europa.eu\, +32470882348 URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/ecr_group_study_days_paris/ LOCATION:Paris\, France ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecrgroup.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/study_days_evemt.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250210T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250210T180000 DTSTAMP:20260929T221154Z CREATED:20250206T143800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221154Z UID:9441-1739210400-1739210400@ecrgroup.eu SUMMARY:Event: Opening ceremony of the exhibition - Foibe\, Tragedy and Exodus DESCRIPTION:On Monday evening\, ECR MEP Stefano Cavedagna will inaugurate the exhibition Foibe\, Tragedy and Exodus\, dedicated to the victims of the Foibe massacres and the exiles from Istria\, Fiume and Dalmatia. \nDespite the approval of Law 92/2004\, which established February 10 as the Giorno del Ricordo (Day of Remembrance) in Italy\, awareness of this tragedy remains limited. This exhibition will shed light on one of the most painful and often overlooked chapters of European history. \nSupported by the ECR Group and its Fratelli d’Italia delegation\, in collaboration with the Comitato 10 Febbraio and the Associazione Nazionale Venezia Giulia e Dalmazia\, this initiative brings the memory of the victims to international attention. \nThe inauguration will take place on Monday\, 10 February\, at 18:00 and the exhibition will remain open until 13 February at the Emilio Colombo Gallery\, European Parliament\, Strasbourg (WEISS 1st floor). \nThis exhibition is a significant commemoration\, helping to preserve the memory of the victims and exiles of the Foibe massacres. \nExhibition open until 13 February URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/event_opening_ceremony_of_the_exhibition_foibe_tragedy_and_exodus/ LOCATION:European Parliament\, Strasbourg ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecrgroup.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/locandina_orizzontale.pdf.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20250218T093000 DTEND:20250218T130000 DTSTAMP:20260929T221151Z CREATED:20250212T153100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221151Z UID:9449-1739871000-1739883600@ecrgroup.eu SUMMARY:Conference: “Faces of Russian captivity” & Exhibition: “Poland first to help” DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, ECR MEPs Michał Dworczyk\, Małgorzata Gosiewska\, and Adam Bielan will host Faces of Russian Captivity\, a conference dedicated to the dire situation of Ukrainian prisoners of war. \nOrganised in collaboration with Ukraine’s Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications\, the Mission of Ukraine to the European Union and the European Policy Centre\, the event will feature testimonies from families of those currently held in Russian captivity. \nAs the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale\, illegal\, and unjustifiable war of aggression against Ukraine approaches\, the conference will highlight the urgent need for justice. The discussion will shed light on the devastating realities faced by prisoners of war and their families\, highlighting the profound human cost of this aggression. \nThe international community must ensure that Russia’s escalating war crimes are met with accountability under international law. \nFollowing the conference\, an exhibition Poland first to help\, will be inaugurated in the European Parliament. This exhibition showcases the extraordinary efforts of the Polish state and society in supporting Ukraine\, particularly in the early stages of the full-scale invasion. \nThe conference Faces of Russian captivity will take place in room SPAAK 7C50 at 9:30 – 12:15. \nThe exhibition Poland first to help will be opened at 12:30 – 13:00 at the SPINELLI Distribution Centre Area – 3D in the European Parliament. \nAgenda: \n9:30 – WELCOME REMARKS \n\nMichał Dworczyk\, MEP\nMałgorzata Gosiewska\, MEP\nAdam Bielan\, MEP\nH. E. Ambassador Vsevolod Chentsov\, Head of Mission of Ukraine to the EU\n\n9:40 – KEYNOTE SPEECH \n\nAndrii Nadzhos\, Deputy Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine\n\n9:50 – I. PANEL DISCUSSION \nUkrainian Prisoners of War. Military Band of the 36th Mariupol Infantry Brigade \nModerator \n\nAmanda Paul- Deputy Head of Europe in the World Programme and Senior Policy Analyst\, European Policy Centre\n\nPanellists \n\n Diana Tryma – advisor to the Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine\nFamily members of POW\nMaksym Butkevych\, human rights activist\, journalist and member of the Ukrainian military\n\n11:00 – II. PANEL DISCUSSION \nRussian war crimes committed in Ukraine during the full-scale war \nModerator \n\nAmanda Paul- Deputy Head of Europe in the World Programme and Senior Policy Analyst\, European Policy Centre\n\nPanellists \n\n Mykola Kuleba – Director of the Save Ukraine Foundation\n Tetiana Tipakova – Ukrainian civilian POW\, activist from Berdiansk\nTaras Matsiuk – Special Operations Forces (SSO) Ukraine\n Paweł Bobołowicz – editor of Czarne Niebo\, war correspondent\nRafał Dzięciołowski – former president of Polish Solidarity Fund\nOlha Cherniak- Ukrainian civilian POW\, activist\n\n12:00 – 12:10 Q&A SESSION URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/conference_faces_of_russian_captivity_exhibition_poland_first_to_help/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecrgroup.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PL_delegation_image_.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250304T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250304T123000 DTSTAMP:20260929T221147Z CREATED:20250228T065500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221147Z UID:9454-1741084200-1741091400@ecrgroup.eu SUMMARY:Event: Russian Neo-Imperialism – The phenomenon of Russian aggressive ideology DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday 4 March\, ECR MEPs Adam Bielan and Michał Dworczyk will host a discussion on Russian neo-imperialism and the aggressive ideology of “Ruscism.” \nOrganised in collaboration with the Mission of Ukraine to the EU\, the event will focus on strategies to counter Russia’s aggressive ideology. \nAs Russia’s threats to European stability and security persist\, this debate will bring together leading experts\, policymakers\, and MEPs to analyse the ideological foundations of Russian aggression and explore effective countermeasures. \nThe event will also feature the presentation of the book “Multidimensional Ruscism”\, with insights from experts such as Volodymyr Ohryzko\, former Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine\, Alim Aliev\, deputy director of the Ukrainian Institute and H.E. Mr Vsevolod Chentsov\, Head of the Mission of Ukraine to the European Union. \nA high-level panel of MEPs will also provide their perspectives\, followed by an open Q&A session. \nWhen: Tuesday 4 March @ 10:30 – 12:30 \nWhere: SPINELLI 5E2 URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/event_russian_neo_imperialism_the_phenomenon_of_russian_aggressive_ideology/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecrgroup.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/WhatsApp_Image_2025-02-20_at_11.33.20.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR