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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260430T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260430T110000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220703Z
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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:20260505T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260505T190000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220647Z
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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:20260506T093000
DTEND:20260506T120000
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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:20260506T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260506T123000
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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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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:20260507T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260507T113000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220658Z
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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;VALUE=DATE:20260512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTSTAMP:20260929T220642Z
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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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DTSTART:20260520T143000
DTEND:20260520T160000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220631Z
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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:20260522T170000
DTEND: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;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260929T220629Z
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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:20260603T140000
DTEND:20260603T153000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220627Z
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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:20260604T130000
DTEND:20260604T150000
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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;VALUE=DATE:20260610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260613
DTSTAMP:20260929T220616Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220616Z
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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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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20260617T160000
DTEND:20260617T170000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220613Z
CREATED:20260929T220613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220613Z
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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:20260624T130000
DTEND:20260624T143000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220607Z
CREATED:20260929T220607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220607Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260625T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260625T110000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220611Z
CREATED:20260929T220611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220611Z
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SUMMARY:Prevention that saves lives
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, ECR MEP Aurelijus Veryga\, in collaboration with the Mission Board on Vaccination\, is organising a high-level event that will bring together policymakers\, public health experts\, healthcare professionals\, and other key stakeholders to discuss the future of vaccination policy in Europe. \nThe event aims to highlight priority recommendations\, foster dialogue on immunisation challenges and opportunities\, and strengthen political commitment and protecting public health across the European Union.
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/prevention_that_saves_lives/
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DTSTART:20260701T103000
DTEND:20260701T123000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220603Z
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SUMMARY:Competitiveness or the EU ETS?
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, ECR MEP Anna Zalewska will host a discussion on the future of the EU Emissions Trading System\, its impact on European industry and how reform can balance climate ambitions with economic competitiveness. \nAs the European Union faces growing economic and industrial challenges\, this discussion will provide an opportunity to exchange views on the future of European competitiveness and the impact of the ETS on the Unions economy. Timely discussions will focus on the challenges and opportunities created by the ETS for European businesses and industry. The event will offer a platform for an open exchange on how climate policy can contribute to\, rather than undermine\, Europe’s long-term economic strength and strategic autonomy. \nDraft Agenda  \n10:30 Welcome Speech by Anna Zalewska \n10:40 Introductory Remarks and exchange of views with:  \n\nBeatrice Timgren\, MEP \nStefano Cavedagna\, MEP \nAlfredo Schweiger\, Representative of the European Energy-Intensive Industries \nAurelijus Veryga\, MEP\nEvaldas Sauliunas\, Representative of Lithuanian Industry\nWojciech Dabrowski\, Representative of the Polish Energy Sector \n\n12:00-12:30 Discussion and conclusions
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/competitiveness_or_the_eu_ets/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260708T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260708T160000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220558Z
CREATED:20260929T220558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220558Z
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SUMMARY:A new trade deal and 250 years of the independence of the USA
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, ECR MEPs Diego Solier and Nora Junco Garcia will host a policy roundtable on the EU-US trade deal. \nThe policy roundtable will also discuss and celebrate 250 years of independence of the United States of America.  \nA timely debate on the future of transatlantic trade and our shared democratic values.  \nWhen: Wednesday @ 16:00 \nWhere: Room S4.3\, European Parliament\, Strasbourg \nSpeakers: \nDiego Solier\, ECR MEP \nNora Junco Garcia\, ECR MEP \nIoan Rares Bogdan\, EPP MEP \nChristoper Butler\, Executive Director\, Tholos Foundation Speaker
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/a_new_trade_deal_and_250_years_of_the_independence_of_the_usa/
LOCATION:European Parliament\, Strasbourg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260714T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260714T120000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220550Z
CREATED:20260929T220550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220550Z
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SUMMARY:Artificial Intelligence for accessibility
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, 14 July\, ECR MEPs Pietro Fiocchi\, Chiara Gemma and Antonella Sberna will host an event on AI for accessibility and its role in advancing European standards for inclusion. \nArtificial intelligence is progressively assuming the role of an enabling infrastructure for access to fundamental rights. This event aims to initiate a structured reflection on the role of AI as a tool for inclusion\, with reference to deaf and hard-of-hearing people\, introducing the use of a totem in public places. Through real-time interaction and AI-driven sign language translation\, the totem demonstrates how technology can remove communication barriers and support a more inclusive future. In addition to this focus\, the program includes a session dedicated to the applications of artificial intelligence in the health and social care sectors\, with the aim of exploring in depth the contribution these technologies can make to personalized medicine\, prevention\, treatment pathways\, and\, more generally\, the development of increasingly innovative\, inclusive\, and person-centered welfare systems. \nStarting from already operational application experiences\, in particular solutions based on digital avatars for sign language communication\, the initiative intends to promote dialogue among institutions\, the research world\, the economic-financial system\, and civil society\, to assess the possibility of developing a European reference model. \nThe event will be attended by leading experts in artificial intelligence\, disability inclusion\, healthcare management. \nInterpretation will be available in English\, Italian and Italian sign language
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/artificial_intelligence_for_accessibility/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260714T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260714T180000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220553Z
CREATED:20260929T220553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220553Z
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SUMMARY:Threads of Heritage: The Romanian Blouse Between Tradition and Contemporary Design
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, ECR Vice-Chair Gheorghe Piperea is organizing the event “Threads of Heritage: The Romanian Blouse Between Tradition and Contemporary Design”\, a cultural evening gathering Members of the European Parliament from across the political spectrum\, representatives of the European institutions\, ambassadors\, members of the Romanian academic community\, and those devoted to preserving and promoting Romania’s cultural heritage. \nIn a setting that transcends political and institutional boundaries\, this gathering seeks to celebrate the values that unite us: respect for tradition\, cultural diversity\, and the shared European conviction that heritage is not merely a reflection of the past\, but a living source of inspiration for the future. The event will offer a glimpse into the story of the Ia Românească – a symbol of identity\, artistry\, and continuity\, woven through generations and carried forward by contemporary creators. \nThe evening will open the dialogue between past and present: authentic heritage pieces from patrimonial collections displayed alongside contemporary creations by Romanian designers who continue to draw inspiration from the timeless beauty of traditional Romanian dress. \nAccompanied by live music rooted in Romanian folk tradition and reimagined for contemporary audiences\, the event seeks to celebrate not only a national symbol\, but also the enduring vitality of Europe’s cultural diversity.
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/threads_of_heritage_the_romanian_blouse_between_tradition_and_contemporary/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260715T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260715T160000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220555Z
CREATED:20260929T220555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220555Z
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SUMMARY:Europe and Africa. In conversation with Cardinal Robert Sarah
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, ECR MEPs Paolo Inselvini and Nicolas Bay will host His Eminence Cardinal Robert Sarah for a conversation in the European Parliament. \nThe conference will offer an opportunity for reflection and dialogue on the relationship between Europe and Africa\, with particular attention to Christianity\, culture\, human dignity\, and the future of our societies. \nThe programme will also include opening remarks\, contributions from civil society representatives\, and a moment of discussion with participants. \nInterpretation will be provided in English\, Italian and French.  \nWhen: Wednesday @ 14:00 \nWhere: SPAAK 5B1 \nAgenda:\nOpening remarks \n\nPaolo Inselvini\, MEP\nNicolas Bay\, MEP\n\nInstitutional greetings \n\nAntonella Sberna\, Vice-President of the European Parliament\nH.E. Mgr Bernardito Cleopas Auza\, Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union\n\nKeynote speech \n\nLectio magistralis by His Eminence Cardinal Robert Sarah\nCivil society contributions\nAntonio Brandi\, President Pro Vita & Famiglia\nCharles de Meyer\, SOS Chrétiens d’Orient\n\nQ&A Session
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/europe_and_africa-_in_conversation_with_cardinal_robert_sarah/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260901T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260901T123000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220547Z
CREATED:20260929T220547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220547Z
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SUMMARY:Plundered by Germans. Never Returned. 1939-1945
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, ECR MEPs Jacek Ozdoba and Arkadiusz Mularczyk will host an exhibition in the European Parliament. \nThis exhibition sheds light on cultural treasures taken from Poland during the Second World War that have never been returned and highlights the continuing importance of restitution and historical justice.  \nWhen: Tuesday @ 12:30 \nWhere: SPINELLI 3rd Floor\, Bar Area
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/plundered_by_germans-_never_returned-_1939_1945/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260911
DTSTAMP:20260929T220541Z
CREATED:20260929T220541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220541Z
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SUMMARY:42nd Carpathian Europe Forum. The Carpathians – Mountains That Connect
DESCRIPTION:The ECR Group – Polish Delegation is co organising the 42nd Carpathian Europe Forum. \nThe Carpathians connect countries and communities whose future depends on the ability to cooperate across borders. They are a shared heritage\, but also a space for development\, the exchange of experiences and the search for answers to challenges important to the whole of Central Europe. \nThe 42nd Europe of the Carpathians will be held in Karpacz from 8 to 10 September 2026.  \nRepresentatives of public institutions\, academia\, local governments\, social organizations and the business community will discuss topics such as security\, infrastructure\, education\, healthcare\, regional cooperation\, and the sustainable development of Carpathian communities. \nThe Forum will also provide an opportunity to reflect on Europe’s changing geopolitical environment and the role of Central Europe in shaping the future of the European Union. Discussions will address the protection of freedom and democratic values\, the future of the EU budget\, the security and resilience of the Carpathian region\, and Europe’s place in a changing world. \nMembers of the ECR Group in the European Parliament will contribute to several key discussions during the Forum: \nTuesday\, 8 September \n14:20–15:20 | Freedom and the People of Freedom in the European Union \nPanellist: Jadwiga Wiśniewska\, MEP \n15:30–16:30 I Polish-Hungarian Forum for the Carpathian Europe: Together on the Future of the European Union  \nPanellist: Daniel Obajtek\, MEP \nWednesday\, 9 September \n11:10–12:10 I The Carpathians in Europe’s New Security Architecture – The Role of the European Union \nPanellist: Daniel Obajtek\, MEP \n12:20–13:20 | A Central European Perspective on the Future of Europe. A Letter to the Nations of the European Union \nPanellists: Arkadiusz Mularczyk\, MEP \n14:55–15:55 | The New EU Budget – What Future for Central Europe and the Carpathians? \nModerator: Bogdan Rzońca\, MEP \nPanellists: Beata Szydło\, MEP & Marlena Maląg\, MEP \n18:25–19:25 | The European Union in a Changing World \nPanellist: Anna Zalewska\, MEP \nThursday\, 10 September \n12:20–13:20 I Civic Carpathians: Cross-Border Cooperation and the Role of the European Union \nPanellist: Arkadiusz Mularczyk\, MEP \nMore information: \nhttps://europakarpat.org/42-forum-europa-karpat/
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/42nd_carpathian_europe_forum-_the_carpathians_common_space_common_responsib/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260908T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260908T090000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220539Z
CREATED:20260929T220539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220539Z
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SUMMARY:Counter-terrorism and terrorist threats at EU level
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, ECR MEP Maria-Georgiana Teodorescu is organising a conference on counter-terrorism and terrorist threats at EU level. \n​In today’s increasingly interconnected world\, security challenges transcend national borders and require a shared European response. The security and the resilience of the European Union depend on our ability to strengthen mutual trust\, enhance timely communication\, and deepen cooperation among Member States and our international partners. Members of the ECR Group\, alongside representatives of the European Commission\, the Council of the European Union and distinguished European and U.S experts\, will discuss how the European Union can foster a more resilient\, coordinated\, and integrated security architecture across the continent.  \nWhen: Tuesday @ 9:00 \nWhere: Spinelli 1H1
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/counter_terrorism_and_terrorist_threats_at_eu_level/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260909T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260909T130000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220544Z
CREATED:20260929T220544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220544Z
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SUMMARY:Russia as a false defender of traditional values
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, ECR MEPs Mariusz Kaminski and Rihards Kols will host a conference examining Russia’s claim to be a global defender of “traditional values”. \nThe discussion will challenge this narrative as a deliberate instrument of Kremlin influence\, exploring how Moscow has replaced Soviet-era communist ideology with rhetoric centred on patriotism\, religion\, and traditional values in an effort to weaken the West\, exploit its internal divisions\, and expand Russian influence. Speakers will also examine the stark contradiction between Russia’s self-proclaimed defence of Christian and conservative values and its repression at home\, instrumentalisation of religion\, and aggressive and opportunistic foreign policy abroad. \nWhen: Wednesday @ 13:00 \nWhere: SPINELLI 1H1 \nSpeakers: \nModerator: Tomasz Szatkowski\, Former Ambassador of Poland to NATO \n\n Alexandr Vondra MEP\, Former member of the anti-communist opposition\, former Minister of Defence of the Czech Republic\nKateryna Nastoiashcha\, Institute for National Resilience and Security\nMaciej Materka\, Brig. Gen. (Res.)\, former head of Poland’s military counterintelligence service\, Frontline Foundation\nStanislaw Zaryn\, National Security Institute Foundation\nAndis Kudors\, Lecturer at the University of Latvia\nAvital Sahar\, Cognitive Warfare & OSINT Expert\nBatu Kutelia\, Former head of Georgia’s foreign intelligence and Ambassador of Georgia to the US\nLech Wojciechowski\, Former deputy head of Poland’s internal security agency\, Frontline Foundation\nPeter Doran\, Foundation for Defence of Democracies\, former president of the center for European policy analysis (CEPA)\nSergei Chapnin\, Author of the report Faith under Pressure \n\nInterpretation will be available in English\, Polish and Ukrainian.
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/russia_as_a_false_defender_of_traditional_values/
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SUMMARY:Naming ceremony and exhibition: King Jan III Sobieski
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, 15 September\, the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) Group will host a special commemorative event in Strasbourg honouring King Jan III Sobieski. \nThe event will include a ceremony to name the ECR Group meeting room WEISS N1.3 in his honour\, a historical exhibition and a Polish Hussar parade. King Jan III Sobieski was the elected King of Poland from 1674 to 1696 and a renowned military leader who played a decisive role in defeating the Ottoman forces at the Battle of Vienna in 1683. The ceremony will be preceded by the opening of the Sobieski historical exhibition at 14:00. The exhibition will be open to visitors at the European Parliament in Strasbourg from 14 to 17 September. \nHIGHLIGHTS \n13:15 – Parade of the Winged Hussars \nA historical reenactment group portraying the legendary Polish Winged Hussars will parade at the entrance of the WEISS Building\, on the public road and in the surrounding space near the flags.  \n14:00 – Exhibition Opening \nThe formal opening of an exhibition dedicated to King Jan III Sobieski will take place in the North Gallery Exhibition Space. The exhibition explores his life\, military achievements\, and legacy. \n14:30 – Official Naming Ceremony \nOfficially naming Room N1.3 in the WEISS Building in honor of King Jan III Sobieski. \n15:00 – 17:00 – Display of the Military Encampment \nWe invite you to explore the Display of the Military Encampment\, located to the right of the WEISS entrance\, at the junction of Rue Lucien Febvre and Rue du Levant\, from 15:00 to 17:00.
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/naming_ceremony_and_exhibition_king_jan_iii_sobieski/
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SUMMARY:The Reality of Ceuta: Told by those on the ground
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, 15th of September 2026\, MEP Diego Solier\, Head of the ECR Spanish Delegation\, and MEP Charlie Weimers\, President of the ECR Migration Policy Group\, will host an event dedicated to examining the ongoing situation in Ceuta at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. \nAs border resilience along the Southern Neighbourhood is increasingly recognised as a critical factor in safeguarding national sovereignty\, regional stability\, and European security standards\, the autonomous city of Ceuta stands at a pivotal juncture. Promoted by the ECR Migration Policy Group in coordination with the ECR Spanish Delegation\, this event aims to foster a structured dialogue grounded in authentic\, on-the-ground accounts.  \nThe program features testimony from migration analyst Rubén Pulido\, who will present first-hand material examining the political pressures driving the crisis\, alongside its direct consequences for local citizens\, municipal public services\, and territorial integrity. Complementing this structural analysis\, Antonio Gómez\, journalist and founder of Ceuta Ahora\, will offer a direct perspective on leading a local digital news outlet and share the daily lived experience of the city from a native Ceutí’s point of view.  \nBuilding on these presentations\, an open discussion and Q&A session will allow MEPs\, parliamentary staff\, and guests to engage directly with the speakers on key policy implications.  \nInterpretation will be available in English. \nWhen: Tuesday @ 14:30 – 16:00 \nWhere: CHURCHILL 200\, European Parliament Strasbourg \nAGENDA\n– Welcome & Institutional Opening \nMEP Diego Solier\, Head of the ECR Spanish Delegation \n– Introductory Remarks \nMEP Charlie Weimers\, President of the ECR Migration Policy Group \n– Testimony & Analysis of the Crisis in Ceuta \n\nRubén Pulido — Migration Analyst\n\nFirst-hand material and on-the-ground experience from Ceuta\, examining the political pressures behind the crisis and its consequences for local citizens\, public services and territorial integrity. \n\nAntonio Gómez — Journalist & Founder of Ceuta Ahora\n\nFirst-hand perspective on leading a digital news outlet in Ceuta\, exploring the daily realities of local journalism and the lived experience of the city from a native Ceutí’s point of view. \n– Open Discussion & Q&A
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/the_reality_of_ceuta_told_by_those_on_the_ground/
LOCATION:European Parliament\, Strasbourg
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SUMMARY:ECR Youth Congress
DESCRIPTION:The ECR Group – Polish Delegation is co-organising another edition of the ECR Youth Congress\, taking place in Augustów on 19–20 September 2026. \nThe Congress will bring together young people for discussions\, the exchange of ideas and engagement with current political and social challenges. It will provide a space to share perspectives\, ask questions and explore issues shaping the future of Poland and Europe. \nSpeakers of the Congress will include Tomasz Szatkowski\, Secretary-General of the ECR Group; Adam Bielan\, MEP\, Head of the Polish Delegation to the ECR Group and President of the ECR Party; and Tobiasz Bocheński\, MEP. \nBeyond the formal discussions\, the Congress will offer an opportunity to meet other young people\, exchange experiences and build meaningful connections through open dialogue and shared interests. \nWhen: 19–20 September \nWhere: Augustów\, Poland \nProgramme
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/ecr_youth_congress/
LOCATION:Augustów\, Poland
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