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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260915T131500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260915T131500
DTSTAMP:20260929T220536Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTSTAMP:20260929T220526Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260925T130000
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DTSTAMP:20260929T220522Z
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SUMMARY:The Energy Transition in the EU – what are the benefits?
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, ECR Group Co-Chair Patryk Jaki will host an event on the EU energy transition. Organised in the historic Piast Castle in Racibórz\, Silesia\, Poland\, the conference will bring together Members of the European Parliament\, policymakers\, experts and representatives of different sectors to discuss the future of Europe’s energy policy\, the challenges of the current transition\, and the opportunities it may create for European citizens\, industry and Member States. \nThe programme will examine whether the European Commission’s current energy strategy is delivering on its objectives\, how much of the EU’s energy transition is driven by political and ideological considerations\, and what decisions are needed to safeguard Europe’s energy security. Speakers will also discuss the economic costs of the transition\, including its implications for industry\, workers and Member States\, as well as the role of renewable energy and emerging energy technologies. \nWhen: Friday  \nWhere: Silesia\, Poland  \nAgenda\n13:00–13:40 — Official Opening of the Conference \n• Wanda Buk\, Advisor to the President of the Republic of Poland  \n• Beata Szydło\, MEP\, fmr. Prime Minister of Poland  \n• Patryk Jaki\, Co-Chair of the ECR Group  \n• Dominik Kolorz\, Chairman of the Executive Board of the Silesia-Dąbrowa Region of NSZZ “Solidarność”  \n13:40–14:10 — Does the European Commission’s Energy Strategy Make Sense? \n• Prof. Samuel Furfari\, Professor of Energy Geopolitics at ESCP London\, fmr. senior official at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Energy  \n• Patryk Jaki\, Co-Chair of the ECR Group  \n14:10–14:40 — How Much of the EU’s Energy Transition Is Driven by Ideology\, and What Decisions Need to Be Taken to Ensure the European Union’s Energy Security? \n• Kris van Dijck\, MEP  \n• Michał Woś\, MP\, fmr. Minister for the Environment  \n• Michał Wójcik\, MP\, fmr. Minister\, Member of the Council of Ministers  \n14:50–15:20 — Has Anyone Calculated the Costs of the Energy Transition in the EU? \n• Prof. Ziemowit Malecha\, Professor at Wrocław University of Science and Technology\, specializing in energy and renewable energy technologies  \n• Marek Lachowicz\, NSZZ „Solidarność” expert  \n• Karol Wenus\, attorney-at-law\, Vice-President of the Association for Responsible Energy Transformation (SOTE)  \n• Tomasz Wójcik\, PhD Eng.\, Member of the National Commission of NSZZ “Solidarność” Climate Package Team  \n15:30–16:00 — Is the EU’s Energy Transition Heading in the Right Direction? \n• Prof. Filip Grzegorczyk\, legal adviser\, fmr. Deputy Minister of the Treasury\, f. President of Tauron S.A.\, f. Vice-President of Grupa Azoty S.A.  \n• Jerzy Markowski\, PhD Eng.\, fmr. Secretary of State and First Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade\, mining engineer and coal-mine expert  \n• Robert Zawadzki\, economist\, journalist and author specializing in climate\, energy\, and geopolitical issues  \n• Rafał Ziemkiewicz\, journalist\, writer\, political and economic commentator  \n16:00–16:15 — Final Remarks \n• Jarosław Grzesik\, Chair of the Mining and Energy Secretariat of NSZZ “Solidarność”  \n• Jadwiga Wiśniewska\, MEP
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/the_energy_transition_in_the_eu_what_are_the_benefits/
LOCATION:Silesia\, Poland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261003
DTSTAMP:20260929T220515Z
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SUMMARY:ECR Group Study Days in Prague
DESCRIPTION:From Tuesday 29 September to Friday 2 October\, ECR MEPs will meet in Prague\, Czechia\, for a series of Group and Working Sessions. \nThe meeting will bring together European Conservatives to discuss Europe’s security\, competitiveness and economic future\, while also exploring the cultural heritage and industrial strengths of the Czech Republic. \nThe programme will open with a special session on Prague as a cultural crossroads\, bringing together Czech and European voices to reflect on the city’s historical and cultural significance. \nDiscussions will then turn to some of the key challenges facing Europe today\, including the continent’s military build-up in response to Russian aggression\, the need to strengthen European competitiveness and the future of Europe’s economy. \nAGENDA\nTuesday\, 29 September 2026 \n14:30 – Opening Speeches \n\nNicola Procaccini\, Co-Chair of the ECR Group\nPatryk Jaki\, Co-Chair of the ECR Group\n\n14:45 – Group Meeting: Examination of Plenary Session Agenda \n15:00–16:00 – Special Session: Prague as a Cultural Crossroad \nWednesday\, 30 September 2026 \n09:00–10:30 – 1st Working Session: Guns N’ Poses: Thorny Lessons of Europe’s Military Build-Up Vis-à-Vis Russian Aggression \n10:45–12:15 – 2nd Working Session: No Continent for Old Economy: Reinventing Europe’s Competitiveness \n13:30–15:00 – 3rd Working Session: Spend Smarter\, Trade Better: Getting Europe Back on Track \nThursday\, 1 October 2026 \n9:00–11:30 – 4th Working Session: Automotive Industry \n13:00–14:30 – 5th Working Session: Plant Protection Products and Climate Change in Lobeč \nFriday\, 2 October 2026 \n07:30–09:30 – Working Breakfast
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/ecr_group_study_days_in_prague/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260929T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260929T130000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220512Z
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SUMMARY:Poland\, June 1976: The road to freedom in Europe
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, ECR MEP Małgorzata Gosiewska will host a conference ‘Poland\, June 1976: The road to freedom in Europe’. \n​Speakers include: \n\nSviatlana TSIKANOUSKAYA\, Head of the United transitional cabinet of Belarus\nJan JOZEF KASPRZYK\, Adviser to the President of the Republic of Poland \nRobert DEREWENDA\, PHD Director of the Lublin branch of the institute of national remembrance \nAntoni MACIERWI#CZ\, Marshal-Senior\, Member of the Sejm\nAndrzej KIERZKOWSKI\, Chairman of the inter-company organisation no.1 in URSUS\nEugeniusz GAWINEK\, Participant in and witness to the workers’ protest at the URSUS\, mechanical works on 25 June 1976\nMiroslaw CHOLEWINSKI\, Participant in and witness to the workers’ protest at the URSUS\, mechanical works on 25 June 1976\nIreneusz SMOLKA\, Deputy chairman of the board of the mazowsze region of NSZZ ‘solidarity’ \n\nWhen: Tuesday @ 10:30-13:00 \nWhere: SPAAK 1A2
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/poland_june_1976_the_road_to_freedom_in_europe/
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DTSTART:20260929T163000
DTEND:20260929T183000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220529Z
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SUMMARY:Bridging the gap: bleeding disorders and cardiovascular care in Europe
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday 29 September\, MEP Aurelijus Veryga is hosting a roundtable event in the European Parliament on cardiovascular health and bleeding disorders. \nAs people living with bleeding disorders are living longer\, cardiovascular conditions are becoming an increasingly important health challenge. However\, patients can still face significant gaps in diagnosis\, treatment and access to coordinated care. \nThe event will bring together policymakers\, healthcare professionals\, patient representatives and experts to discuss the challenges of managing cardiovascular conditions in people with bleeding disorders — particularly the delicate balance between the risks of bleeding and thrombosis. \nThe discussion will also look at the role of EU health and pharmaceutical policy in improving access to appropriate treatments\, strengthening coordination of care and ensuring that patients receive safe\, effective and equitable healthcare.
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/bridging_the_gap_bleeding_disorders_and_cardiovascular_care_in_europe/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20261013T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20261013T140000
DTSTAMP:20261111T102116Z
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SUMMARY:Building the backbone of the AI economy
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, 13 October\, ECR MEP Diego Solier and S&D MEP Brando Benifei\, together with members of the European Internet Forum (EIF)\, will host a lunch debate at the European Parliament focused on building the backbone of the AI economy: scaling Europe’s high-performance infrastructure. \nWith the AI Act in force and the simplification package agreed in June 2026\, the essentials of Europe’s regulatory architecture for AI are now largely settled. The focus is now shifting to implementation: building the computing\, cloud\, connectivity and industrial capacity Europe needs to deploy AI at scale and compete globally. AI Factories and Gigafactories are at the heart of this effort\, laying the foundations of a European AI ecosystem\, and the recently proposed Cloud and AI Development Act aims to expand the cloud and data centre capacity needed to support them. The challenge ahead is to make technological sovereignty operational\, realistic and globally competitive — strengthening Europe’s own capabilities while working with the global partners and supply chains that remain essential to building AI capacity. This event will explore how Europe can move from setting rules to building the AI infrastructure needed to support competitiveness\, innovation and deployment at scale. How can AI Factories and Gigafactories develop into thriving industrial ecosystems\, with public investment mobilising private investment and driving uptake across the economy? What role does connectivity play in bringing AI capacity to businesses and users across the economy? And how can European preference\, security and resilience requirements strengthen Europe’s capabilities while remaining open to the global technologies\, partners and supply chains needed to build\, deploy and scale AI? \nWhen: Tuesday @ 12:30 \nWhere: European Parliament Salons \nOpening remarks \n\nBrando Benifei MEP and EIF Steering Committee Member\nDiego Solier MEP and EIF Member\n\nSpeakers \n\nCarmen Lembo\, Senior Manager in Government Affairs\, Qualcomm\nKilian Gross\, Director for Enabling and Emerging Technologies\, DG CNECT\, European Commission\nSophie Thibault\, General Manager\, Lenovo France\nDr. Jakob Greiner\, Vice President European Affairs at Deutsche Telekom\n\nExchange of views with the participants under the Chatham House rule
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/building-the-backbone-of-the-ai-economy/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20261014T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20261014T130000
DTSTAMP:20261111T103320Z
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SUMMARY:Europe and Venezuela: testimonies\, human rights and the protection of European citizens
DESCRIPTION:ECR MEP Carlo Fidanza will host a discussion in the European Parliament on Wednesday\, 14 October\, focusing on human rights in Venezuela\, political imprisonment and the protection of European citizens. \nThe event will bring together former political prisoners\, relatives of detainees and Venezuelan legal experts to provide first-hand testimony on repression in the country and the situation facing European nationals currently held in Venezuela. \nSpeakers will include Amerigo De Grazia\, a former Italian political prisoner in Venezuela; William Dávila\, a former Portuguese political prisoner; Rafael Badell\, President of the Venezuelan Academy of Political and Social Sciences; Adriana Ranieri\, whose father Walter and uncle Massimiliano are detained in Venezuela; and Maria Rosa De Grazia\, representing the families of 16 Italian political prisoners. \nOpening the event\, Carlo Fidanza\, Head of the Fratelli d’Italia–ECR Delegation in the European Parliament\, will address Europe’s responsibility towards its citizens and the need to keep human rights and the situation of political prisoners high on the European agenda. \nThe discussion will examine the experiences of those directly affected\, the wider human-rights situation in Venezuela and what European institutions can do to defend European citizens\, support political prisoners and increase pressure for respect for fundamental freedoms. \nWednesday\, 14 October 2026\, 11:30–13:00 \nEuropean Parliament\, Brussels – SPINELLI 6F386
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/europe-and-venezuela-testimonies-human-rights-and-the-protection-of-european-citizens/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20261014T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20261014T140000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220519Z
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SUMMARY:Snap Elections\, the Democratic Return to the Vote of the European Citizens
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, the Romanian AUR Delegation of the ECR Group will host the international conference “Snap Elections: The Democratic Return to the Vote of the European Citizens”. \nDuring a the debate\, ECR MEPs Adrian Axinia\, Georgiana Teodorescu and Gheorghe Piperea will bring together academics\, policymakers\, leading experts on constitutional laws in Member States\, and journalists to debate along with other fellow Members of the European Parliament what happens when a political establishment becomes isolated by elitism\, detached from everyday realities of its citizens\, and stagnant in its vision. When is the regular electoral cycle no longer a sufficient safeguard? Political mandates are neither permanent nor unconditional. Once governance fails\, the ultimate authority must instantly go back to the people. The vote remains the unique undeniable instrument of citizen sovereignty.  \nWhen: Wednesday \nWhere: Spaak 1A2
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/snap_elections_the_democratic_return_to_the_vote_of_the_european_citizens/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20261015T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20261015T160000
DTSTAMP:20261111T094519Z
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SUMMARY:Boosting competitiveness through evidence-based taxation policies
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, ECR MEP Tobiasz Bocheński will host a roundtable discussion together with the Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers. \nThe discussion will focus on boosting competitiveness through evidence-based taxation policies\, while balancing policy ambitions with economic realities. \nWhile taxation can support the EU’s public policy objectives\, it must also safeguard Europe’s long-term competitiveness. As legislators consider new and expanded Own Resources for the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF)\, tax measures must be evidence-based and account for their impact on businesses and consumers. This requires consideration of affordability\, differences in purchasing power across Member States\, and the principle of subsidiarity. \nThis policy discussion will bring together policymakers\, industry representatives\, and academics to examine how EU taxation can support the Single Market and European competitiveness. Speakers will discuss proportionate taxation\, unintended consequences such as market distortions and illicit trade\, and the importance of robust impact assessments for predictable\, investment-friendly legislation. Particular attention will be paid to the Own Resources proposed for the 2028–2034 MFF as a case study for the broader EU taxation framework. \nWhen: Thursday\, 15 October @ 14:30-16.00 \nWhere: SPINELLI 1H1 \n  \nAGENDA:\n14:30-14:35 \nWelcome and Opening: Tobiasz BOCHEŃSKI\, ECR\, Member of the BUDG Committee\, European Parliament \n14:35-15:00 \nKeynote speeches: \n\nClaes BENGTSSON\, Principal Adviser\, Strategy and Economic Analysis Coordination\, DG TAXUD\, European Commission\nKarol KEMPIŃSKI\, Budget Attaché\, Permanent Representation of Poland to the EU\n\n15:00-15:10 \nSpecial remarks: \n\nAlexandre ADAM\, Deputy Head of President von der Leyen’s Cabinet\, European Commission TBC\n\n15:10-16:00 \nInterventions: \n\nRoel DOM\, Research Fellow\, Bruegel\nMichael JÄGER\, President\, Taxpayers Association for Europe\nLusyne KESZISZJAN-HÜLLEN\, Brussels Office Director\, Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers\nDonato RAPONI\, Tax Consultant and formerly DG TAXUD\, D.Raponi Consulting\n\nModeration: Elodie LAMER\, Senior Reporter\, Tax Analysts
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/boosting-competitiveness-through-evidence-based-taxation-policies/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20261020T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20261020T170000
DTSTAMP:20261111T093922Z
CREATED:20261111T093346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261111T093922Z
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SUMMARY:Official naming ceremony of the Benedetto da Norcia room
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, the ECR Group will hold a ceremony in Strasbourg to officially name its meeting room WIC 200 after Benedetto da Norcia (Benedict of Nursia). The figure of Benedict was instrumental in shaping the European Renaissance and the development of western culture. His mission brought forth a new and brighter era for Europe. In fact\, the Benedictine monasteries became important centres for the education of young people and were instrumental for the rebirth of a linguistically\, ethnically and culturally united Europe. In the second half of the twentieth century\, as modern Europe was recovering from its own darkness\, the impetus to spiritual unity and order provided by Benedict made him an obvious choice as Patron Saint of all Europe. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola will attend the ceremony. Following the naming ceremony\, a conference “Roots that shape the future: Saint Benedict and the values that moulded Europe” will take place in the newly named room to reflect on the enduring relevance of the Benedictine tradition\, its contribution to European history and its connection to the fundamental values of Europe. \n\nOfficial naming ceremony: \nWhen: Tuesday @ 15:30 \nWhere: WIC 200 \nConference: \nWhen: Tuesday @ 16:00 \nWhere: WIC 200 \nAGENDA\n15:30: Official naming ceremony of the “Benedetto da Norcia” meeting room \n16:00: Conference \nROOTS THAT SHAPE THE FUTURE Saint Benedict and the values that molded Europe \nOpening remarks \n\nAntonella Sberna\, Vice-President of the European Parliament\nNicola Procaccini\, Co-Chair of the ECR Group in the European Parliament\nMarco Squarta\, Member of the ECR Group in the European Parliament\n\nThe Benedictine journey: three cities\, a single European heritage \n\nSpeeches by the Mayors of Norcia\, Subiaco and Cassino\n\nA father for Europe: Saint Benedict and the pursuit of Knowledge \n\nRod Dreher\, writer and editor (via video connection)\n\nEurope’s roots\, values and future \n\nBernardito Cleopas Auza\, Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union\nJeremias Schroder\, Abbot Primate of the Order of Saint Benedict\n\nModerator: Andrea Gagliarducci\, Vatican correspondent
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/official-naming-ceremony-of-the-benedetto-da-norcia-room/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20261020T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20261020T180000
DTSTAMP:20261111T092452Z
CREATED:20261111T092452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261111T092452Z
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SUMMARY:Ceuta\, Europe’s Border: A crisis that is far from over
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, ECR MEP Nora Junco Garcia will host an event the recent crisis in Ceuta. \nCeuta is an external border of the European Union under sustained pressure. In August\, thousands of people entered the city within a matter of hours\, and the pressure has not eased since. \nTwo speakers will offer their perspectives on the situation: \n• Juan Ruiz\, a citizen of Ceuta who experiences the situation first-hand. \n• Taleb Alisalem\, political analyst\, who will explain the broader implications for the European Union. \nThe discussion will focus on two key questions: what happened in August\, and what is the current situation in Ceuta? \nOnline link to watch the event: https://europeanparliament.webex.com/europeanparliament/j.php?MTID=m65cdf69b5a8b7cc40a2baa24933e63c4\nWebinar number: 2743 736 6377 \nWhen: Tuesday @ 16:00–18:00 \nWhere: WEISS S4.3\, European Parliament\, Strasbourg
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/ceuta-europes-border-a-crisis-that-is-far-from-over/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20261020T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20261020T210000
DTSTAMP:20261111T092700Z
CREATED:20261111T092700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261111T092700Z
UID:16826-1792521000-1792530000@ecrgroup.eu
SUMMARY:How can Europe lead in cloud and AI? Building policy\, power and trust.
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, ECR MEP Diego Solier and Greens/EFA MEP Reinier Van Lanschot will host a policy-makers’ dinner in Strasbourg. \nRather than looking only at the ambition behind Europe’s digital strategy\, the discussion will focus on the practical conditions needed to deliver it – from investment\, permitting and energy to infrastructure deployment and AI capacity. Through this high-level exchange\, we hope to explore how Europe can translate its digital ambitions into concrete outcomes and strengthen its competitiveness\, resilience and strategic autonomy in cloud and AI. \nWhen: Tuesday @ 18:30 \nWhere: Member Salon S02\, European Parliament\, Strasbourg
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/how-can-europe-lead-in-cloud-and-ai-building-policy-power-and-trust/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261030
DTSTAMP:20261110T161054Z
CREATED:20261110T160921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261110T161054Z
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SUMMARY:Europe of States and Nations – The Future of the European Union
DESCRIPTION:The ECR Group – Polish Delegation is organising the conference “Europe of States and Nations – The Future of the European Union” alongside Krynica Forum 2026\, bringing together Members of the European Parliament and political leaders from across Europe for discussions on the future of the European Union and the role of sovereign nation states. \nThe conference will provide a platform for debate on the future of European integration\, the protection of national interests and the reforms needed to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness\, economic security and democratic legitimacy. Discussions will address key challenges facing the EU\, including trade policy\, climate policy\, agriculture\, European competitiveness and the balance between common European objectives and national sovereignty. \nThe programme will feature policy panels\, a roundtable discussion with MEPs and political debates with representatives of conservative parties from across Europe\, offering an opportunity to exchange perspectives on the future direction of the European Union. \nMembers of the ECR Group taking part in the programme include: \n• Tomasz Szatkowski\, Secretary General of the ECR Group \n• Patryk Jaki\, Co-Chairman of the ECR Group \n• Adam Bielan\, MEP and President of the ECR Party \n• Stephen Bartulica\, MEP and Head of Croatian Delegation \n• Tobiasz Bocheński\, MEP \n• Bogdan Rzońca\, MEP \n• Jadwiga Wiśniewska\, MEP \n• Anna Zalewska\, MEP \nThe conference will take place at Hotel Prezydent on 27–28 October and at the Main Mineral Water Pump Room on 29 October. \nSee the full programme: https://krynicaforum.pl/konferencja-ekr
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/europe-of-states-and-nations-the-future-of-the-european-union/
LOCATION:Hotel Prezydent\, Krynica-Zdrój\, Poland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20261104T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20261104T150000
DTSTAMP:20261110T160433Z
CREATED:20261110T160433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261110T160433Z
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SUMMARY:The importance of regulatory coherence for Europe’s medical technologies
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, ECR MEP Aurelius Veryga will host a roundtable discussion on the importance of regulatory coherence for Europe’s medical technologies and health innovation ecosystems. \nThis roundtable will use PFAS as a case study.MEP Veryga’s roundtable will examine the need for regulatory coherence between the proposed EU PFAS restriction\, the Medical Devices Regulation\, and Europe’s Economic Security Strategy and Competitiveness Compass. Discussions will focus on the clinical importance of fluoropolymers in medical devices\, medtech innovation and competitiveness\, regulatory predictability\, patient access\, and the resilience of healthcare supply chains. \nWhen: Wednesday @ 13:30 \nWhere: SPINELLI 1H1
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/the-importance-of-regulatory-coherence-for-europes-medical-technologies/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20261105T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20261105T120000
DTSTAMP:20261110T154504Z
CREATED:20261110T154504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261110T154504Z
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SUMMARY:Event on Equitable Access to Palliative Care in Europe
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by MEP Veryga\, in collaboration with the European Association for Palliative Care (EAPC). \nAccess to quality palliative care remains unequal across Europe\, particularly for people living in rural\, remote\, and underserved communities. Patients with serious illnesses and their families continue to face barriers such as limited healthcare resources\, insufficient awareness\, financial constraints\, and geographical distance\, preventing them from receiving timely\, compassionate\, and person-centred care. \nThis event\, hosted by MEP Veryga in collaboration with the European Association for Palliative Care (EAPC)\, will raise awareness of the importance of equitable access to palliative care and explore strategies to ensure that everyone can access appropriate support\, regardless of where they live or at what stage of illness they need it. \nBringing together policymakers\, healthcare professionals\, experts\, community representatives\, patients\, and caregivers\, the event will provide a platform to exchange knowledge\, share best practices\, and discuss innovative approaches to strengthening palliative care provision across Europe. Discussions will focus on addressing existing inequalities\, improving awareness and availability of services\, strengthening healthcare systems\, and fostering cooperation between European and national stakeholders. \nBy encouraging collaboration and supporting policy development\, the event aims to advance the integration of palliative care into healthcare systems and promote policies that uphold dignity\, quality of life\, and the needs and preferences of patients and their families. \nUltimately\, the event will reaffirm that palliative care is an essential component of universal health coverage and that everyone should have access to compassionate\, high-quality\, person-centred care\, wherever they live and whenever they need it. \nWhen: Thursday @ 9:00 \nWhere: SPINELLI 1H1
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/event-on-equitable-access-to-palliative-care-in-europe/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20261110T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20261110T150000
DTSTAMP:20261110T153202Z
CREATED:20261110T153202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261110T153202Z
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SUMMARY:Roundtable on Vascular Health and the Safe Hearts Plan
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Member of the European Parliament Aurelijus Veryga\, the Roundtable on Vascular Health and the Safe Hearts Plan will bring together policymakers\, healthcare professionals\, experts and key stakeholders to discuss the growing importance of cardiovascular and vascular health in the European Union. \nThe event will provide a platform to exchange views on the challenges associated with cardiovascular diseases\, explore opportunities to strengthen prevention\, early detection and timely intervention\, and discuss how the European Commission’s Safe Hearts Plan can contribute to improving cardiovascular health outcomes across Europe. \nBy facilitating dialogue between the European Parliament and relevant stakeholders\, MEP Aurelijus Veryga aims to encourage stronger political commitment\, promote collaboration and support effective\, evidence-based policy approaches to reducing the burden of cardiovascular diseases. \nThe roundtable will contribute to raising awareness of vascular health as a key public health priority and advancing discussions on the implementation of meaningful actions to protect and improve the cardiovascular health of European citizens. \nWhen: Tuesday @ 13:00 \nWhere: SCHOLL 08U107
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/roundtable-on-vascular-health-and-the-safe-hearts-plan/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20261112T131500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20261112T150000
DTSTAMP:20261110T152536Z
CREATED:20261110T121155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261110T152536Z
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SUMMARY:The Protection and Resilience of Democratic Institutions in Poland
DESCRIPTION:This event is postponed.  \n  \nOn Thursday\, the Polish delegation of the ECR Group will host a conference examining the constitutional and legal implications of recent events surrounding Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal. \nOn 30 October\, the government of Prime Minister Donald Tusk used police forces to facilitate the unlawful takeover of the Constitutional Tribunal by individuals whose legal status as judges is disputed\, while preventing lawfully elected judges from exercising their constitutional duties. \nThe ECR Group considers these actions a serious attack on judicial independence and the rule of law. The conference will provide an opportunity to examine the developments\, discuss their constitutional implications and address the wider challenges facing the independence of democratic institutions in Poland. \nWhen: Thursday @ 13:15 \nWhere: SCHOLL 08U107
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/the-protection-and-resilience-of-democratic-institutions-in-poland/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20261118T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20261118T200000
DTSTAMP:20261113T130557Z
CREATED:20261110T155034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261113T130557Z
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SUMMARY:Red Wednesday. What if your life depended on your faith?
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, the Intergroup on the Freedom of Religion\, Belief and Conscience\, co-chaired by ECR MEP Bert-Jan Ruissen and EPP MEP Miriam Lexmann\, will host a conference to mark Red Wednesday. An initiative by Aid to the Church in Need. Every year churches or other landmarks are illuminated in red symbolising the blood of people suffering for their beliefs. Speakers at the conference are Samson Shukardin\, bishop of Hyderabad in Pakistan and president of the Catholics Bishops Conference\, Anastasia Hartman of Open Doors\, Marcela Szymanski of Aid to the Church in Need\, Jabez Musa\, a Nigerian human rights defender and lawyer and Emmanuele di Leo of Steadfast- Ditelo sui Tetti. The conference is co-hosted by aforementioned chairs\, together with ECR MEP Stephen Bartulica\, ECR MEP Paolo Inselvini\, EPP MEP Ivo Davor STIER\, EPP MEP Matej Tonin and EPP MEP Isabel Benjumea. On Monday evening\, 23 November\, the European Parliament building in Strasbourg will be illuminated in red to mark the occasion. MEPs will gather in front of the building at 20:00. \nConference:\nWhen: Wednesday 18 November @ 18:00\nWhere: SPAAK 1A2\, European Parliament\, Brussels \nIllumination of the European Parliament:\nWhen: Monday 20 November @ 20:00\nWhere: In front of the EP\, Strasbourg.
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/red-wednesday-what-if-your-life-depended-on-your-faith/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20261119T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20261119T160000
DTSTAMP:20261113T143311Z
CREATED:20261113T130341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261113T143311Z
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SUMMARY:Romania’s anti-communist resistance
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, ECR MEP Șerban Dimitrie Sturdza will host an event highlighting the courage and sacrifices of those who took part in Romania’s anti-communist resistance. By bringing together historical perspectives and testimonies\, the event will explore the different forms of resistance to Romania’s communist dictatorship\, from armed resistance in the mountains and resistance within political prisons to the defence of religious freedom and dissent through literature and culture. Understanding the experiences of those who lived under and resisted communist rule offers valuable insights into the challenges Europe is facing today. \n  \nWhen: Thursday @ 14:00 –16:00 \nWhere: SPAAK 1A2
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/romanias-anti-communist-resistance/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261122
DTSTAMP:20261113T142735Z
CREATED:20261113T142111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261113T142735Z
UID:16983-1795219200-1795305599@ecrgroup.eu
SUMMARY:The Congress Radom of the Future: Radom in the European Union – Investing in the Future
DESCRIPTION:The Congress Radom of the Future will take place on Saturday\, 21 November 2026\, in Radom\, Poland. The event is organised by the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) Group in the European Parliament\, in cooperation with the Polish Delegation of Law and Justice (PiS) to the ECR Group. The Congress will be hosted by Beata Szydło\, Head of the Polish Delegation of Law and Justice (PiS) to the ECR Group and former Prime Minister of Poland\, and Adam Bielan\, MEP and President of the European Conservatives and Reformists Party. The event will focus on the future of Radom and the wider region in the context of European regional policy\, economic development\, new technologies and the challenges facing the European Union. Discussions will explore how European policies and investment can contribute to regional growth\, strengthen economic potential and create new opportunities for local communities. \nThe programme will bring together representatives of the European Parliament\, the Polish Parliament\, local authorities\, academia\, business and sport. Among the topics addressed will be small modular reactors (SMRs)\, the future of energy technologies and Europe’s energy security. \nThe Congress will provide a platform for discussion on the role of European cooperation in supporting regional development and investment\, while examining the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of Radom and the surrounding region. \nDate: Saturday\, 21 November 2026 \nVenue: Hotel Aviator\, ul. Jacka Malczewskiego 18\, Radom\, Poland \nFull programme and further information: https://kongresradomprzyszlosci.pl/en
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/the-congress-radom-of-the-future-radom-in-the-european-union-investing-in-the-future/
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