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SUMMARY:Conference & Exhibition: Suffering Christians in Sub-Saharan Africa and elsewhere
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, ECR MEP Bert-Jan Ruissen together with EPP MEP Michaela Sojdrova will host conference focusing on Christian persecution in Africa\, followed by a photo exhibition highlighting personal stories. \nChristian persecution is a growing problem worldwide. Africa in particular is a deadly continent for Christians\, due to radical groups like Boko Haram\, Fulani\, and IS. Violence because of religion and belief costs thousands of lives every year. The conference will hear from the NGOs Open Doors and Stichting de Ondergrondse Kerk (SDOK). The conference will begin at 16:00 in room SPAAK 7C50. The photo exhibition will open at 18:00 on SPINELLI 3G\, near the Voxbox area.
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/conference_exhibition_suffering_christians_in_sub_saharan_africa_and_elsewh/
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SUMMARY:ECR Group Youth Summit 2023
DESCRIPTION:From 20 – 22 September in the European Parliament\, the first ECR Group Youth Summit will bring together more than 130 passionate and engaged young individuals from 12 EU Member States\, to engage in thought-provoking discussions\, exchange ideas\, and shape the future of Europe from a conservative perspective. #ECRYouthSummit \nThe aim of this three-day long study visit is to look closely at the state of the European Union\, which has been in crisis for at least two decades. In a time when the European project has faced numerous challenges and its credibility has wavered\, this summit stands out as a platform for young people to voice their diverse opinions and ideas. \nThe European Conservatives and Reformists Group in the European Parliament is the only constructive non-federalist opposition force in the EU and has always been a strong supporter of the Union’s motto: United in diversity. At the core of the ECR Group Youth Summit is a commitment to a euro-realist vision for the EU’s future—a vision of a Union of sovereign nation states capable of doing less but doing it better. By providing a platform for young Europeans to express their thoughts and concerns\, the summit aims to foster a pluralism of opinions and ideas\, moving away from a one-size-fits-all approach to European integration. \n#ECRYouthSummit \nThe event will feature numerous panel discussions and Q&A sessions between audience members and our distinguished guests\, which include ECR MEPs. \nThe conference will open on Wednesday 17:00 with an assessment of the current “State of the Union” from a Conservative perspective\, with speakers including Professor Ryszard Legutko MEP\, ECR Group Co-Chairman\, Roberts Zīle MEP\, Vice-President of the European Parliament\, ECR MEPs Carlo Fidanza\, Margarita de la Pisa and Michiel Hoogeveen. The young participants will have plenty of opportunity to comment on the politicians’ thoughts. \nThursday morning will start with a thought-provoking panel discussion titled “Clash of values in Europe: common sense vs. radical progressivism”\, which will feature an inspiring speech by Professor Ferenc Hörcher from the University of Public Service in Budapest. This will be followed by a panel discussion with Professor Zdzisław Krasnodębski MEP\, Alarico Lazzaro (Young Confederalists of Europe) and Shauny Bronders (Jong N-VA)\, and a Q&A session with the audience. \nAt noon\, ECR Group Co-Chairman Nicola Procaccini MEP\, will give a video address on the prospects for European conservatives in 2024. \nIn the afternoon\, thematic workshops will take place\, where participants will exchange views with experts in small groups on specific EU policy areas. \nThe concluding plenary session titled “Between more Europe and no Europe: a euro-realist middle way” will commence with a speech delivered by Professor Lucas Bergkamp from KU Leuven\, followed by a panel discussion with ECR MEP Jacek Saryusz-Wolski and author Max-Erwann Gastineau\, offering insights into the concept of Eurorealism. Eurorealism is the guiding principle of the ECR family and describes a middle way\, navigating the delicate balance between further integration and more distance from the EU.  \nThe 2023 ECR Group Youth Summit promises to be an inclusive event where young conservatives from across the EU will come together to discuss pressing issues\, challenge the status quo\, and contribute to shaping a more diverse and pragmatic future for Europe. \nThe event is open to journalists. Interviews with speakers and participants can be arranged. \nPress contact: Michael Strauss  \nmichael.strauss@europarl.europa.eu  \n+32470882348 \nECR Youth Summit Programme:  \nUse our Hashtag throughout the week #ECRYouthSummit \n \nWednesday 20 September \n17:00 – 18:30 | Opening session | The State of the Union | ASP 1G3 | EN\, PL\, IT\, ESP  \n• Welcome by Roberts Zīle MEP\, Vice-President of the European Parliament  \n• Opening keynote speech by Professor Ryszard Legutko MEP\, ECR Group Co-Chairman  \n• Feedback round from the participants  \n• Exchange of views with MEPs (Carlo Fidanza MEP\, Margarita de la Pisa MEP\, Michiel Hoogeveen MEP)  \n• Q&A session with the audience  \nChair: Professor Zdzisław Krasnodębski MEP \n \nThursday 21 September \n10:00 – 12:00 | Plenary #1 | Clash of values in Europe: common sense vs. radical progressivism | ASP 1G3 | EN\, PL\, IT\, ESP \n• Impulse speech by Professor Ferenc Hörcher\, University of Public Service in Budapest  \n• Panel discussion (Professor Zdzisław Krasnodębski MEP\, Alarico Lazzaro (Young Confederalists of Europe)\, Shauny Bronders (Jong N-VA)\, Frano Čirko (Croatian Sovereigntists Party) and Ewelina Janowicz (young participant\, no formal affiliation)  \n• Q&A session with the audience  \nChair: Michiel Hoogeveen MEP \n \n12:00-12:30 | Day 2 keynote | On the eve of the European elections: what are the prospects for European conservatives in 2024? | ASP 1G3 | EN\, PL\, IT\, ESP \n• Keynote speech by Nicola Procaccini MEP\, ECR Group Co-Chairman \n14:30 – 16:00 | Breakout sessions   \n1. The EU foreign policy and the war in Ukraine\, Anna Fotyga MEP\, ECR AFET Coordinator\, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland | ASP 1H1  \n2. EU Treaties: Federalist Attacks on the Integrity of the Treaties and the Future of the Europe | ASP 7F387  \n3. Navigating the European Union: Institutional set-up and decision-making | ASP 4F384  \n4. The Green Deal\, energy and climate policy | SCHOLL 06U003  \n5. The EU Budget: Where does the money come from and how is it spent? | SCHOLL 03U002  \n6. The EU and the migration challenge | ZWEIG A1K006  \n7. Free trade and trade agreements | SCHOLL 01U001  \n8. Digital rush: the flood of digital policies and their impact on EU competitiveness | SCHOLL 05U002  \n9. Workshop: Mastering traditional media – How to give TV interviews? | SCHOLL 08U107  \n \nFriday 22 September \n10:00 – 12:00 | Plenary #2 | Between more Europe and no Europe: a euro-realist middle way | ASP 1G3 | EN\, PL\, IT\, ESP \n• Impulse speech by Professor Lucas Bergkamp\, KU Leuven \n• Panel discussion (Jacek Saryusz-Wolski MEP\, Max-Erwann Gastineau\, author) \n• Q&A session with the audience  \nChair: Professor Zdzisław Krasnodębski MEP \n  \n12:00 – 12:30 | Conclusions | ASP 1G3 | EN\, PL\, IT\, ESP \n• Short exchange of views with the participants
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/ecr_group_youth_summit_20_22_september/
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SUMMARY:Exhibition: The Astronomer Copernicus\, or Conversation with God
DESCRIPTION:On the occasion of the 550th anniversary of the birth of the Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus\, ECR MEP Witold Waszczykowski invites you to the opening of the exhibition “The Astronomer Copernicus\, or Conversation with God” on Tuesday. \n“The Astronomer Copernicus\, or Conversation with God” goes on display at the European Parliament on the 550th anniversary of Nicolaus Copernicus’s birth. \nA copy of Jan Matejko’s famous painting of Copernicus will adorn the European Parliament in Brussels from 26 September 2023. \nThe painting by Ireneusz Rolewski\, a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Łódź\, is a faithful copy of an 1873 work by Polish painter of historical canvases\, Jan Matejko. Matejko painted “The Astronomer Copernicus\, or Conversation with God” in homage to the Polish astronomer. \nMatejko’s work is being shown to mark the 550th anniversary of Nicolaus Copernicus’s birth. The astronomer’s name has been given to the European Union’s landmark Earth observation programme to monitor the surface of the globe\, including its atmospheric\, marine and land environments\, to ensure the greater safety of all inhabitants.  \nThe display will have its official opening at 1:00 p.m. on 26 September\, 2023. \nWhen: Tuesday @ 13:00  \nWhere: Altiero Spinelli Floor 3 – Bar area 3D
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/exhibition_the_astronomer_copernicus_or_conversation_with_god/
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SUMMARY:Online event: Wagner Group in Belarus\, lessons to learn from the past and new threats?
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, ECR Group MEP Anna Fotyga together with Renew Group MEP Petras Auštrevičius will host an online discussion focused on the activities of the Wagner Group in Belarus. \nThe conversation will feature interventions from academics\, journalists and politicians including: Raimundas Lopata\, member of the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania; Samuel Ramani\, associate fellow at Royal United Services Institute; Dmytro Zolotukhin\, former deputy minister of information policy of Ukraine; Karen Philippa Larsen\, PhD candidate\, global security and world views\, Danish Institute for International Studies; and Hanna Liubakova\, freelance journalist and researcher from Belarus.  \nThe event will be held online from 13:00 – 14:30.  \nRegister for the event here.
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/online_event_wagner_group_in_belarus_lessons_to_learn_from_the_past_and_new/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20231007T170000
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SUMMARY:Event: Sell Out My Soul: The Impending Threats to Freedom of Religion or Belief in Hong Kong
DESCRIPTION:​On Tuesday evening\, ECR MEP Anna Fotyga will moderate an event at which Benedict Rogers\, Co-Founder\, Hong Kong Watch; human rights activist will present a new report\, Sell Out My Soul: The Impending Threats to Freedom of Religion or Belief in Hong Kong. \nThe report will provide an in-depth analysis of the growing challenges to freedom of religion or belief\, as defined by Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights\, including self-censorship and surveillance in places of worship in Hong Kong\, the impact of the draconian National Security Law on religious adherents\, the impact on faith-based schools in the education sector\, and Beijing’s campaign of ‘Sinicization’ of religion. The report will serve as an early warning signal and call on the international community to closely monitor developments in regard to freedom of religion or belief in Hong Kong. \nPastor Roy Chan\, former pastor of Good Neighbour North District Church in Hong Kong will also speak at the event. \nThe event will take place at 17:00 in room SPINELLI 5F385 in the European Parliament.
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/event_sell_out_my_soul_the_impending_threats_to_freedom_of_religion_or_beli/
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SUMMARY:Event: The Future of the North Caucasus
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday 6 November from 10:00-12:30 CET\, ECR coordinator in the Committee on Foreign Affairs Anna Fotyga MEP will host an event on the future of North Caucasus\, a region of diverse nations which is has fallen prey to Russia. \nFor the ECR Group\, it’s clear that the region will not become peaceful\, stable and prosperous under Russian rule. The event will examine the role of cooperation between the leaders of the various nations of the North Caucasus as an important step to achieving bright prospects for the region. The example of the Mountainous Republic of the Northern Caucasus which was operational between 1917 and 1922 be central to the discussion. Participants will include representatives from the different nations of the North Caucasus region\, as well as their diasporas in Jordan\, Israel\, the US\, Turkey and EU countries. The event will take place in SPAAK 4B001 and will be moderated by Ms Fotyga.  \nSpeakers Include:  \n\nAnna Fotyga\, ECR MEP\, Poland\nAkhmed Zakaev\, Prime Minister of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria\, Representative of the Chechen People \nRaphaël Glucksmann\, MEP\, France\n \nOleh Dunda\, Member of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine\nFrancesco Benedetti\, Writer\, Expert\, Italy \nJuraj Mesík\, Expert\, Slovakia \nInal Sherip\, Moderator \nIyad Youghar\, Chairman of the International Circassian Council\, Representative of the Circassian People\, USA \nAdel Bashqawi\, Representative of the Circassian People\, Jordan \nShamil Albakov\, Representative of the Ingush People \nNusret Bas\, Representative of the Circassian People\, Turkey \nMichael Barsik\, Vice-Chairman of the International Circassian Council\, Representative of the Circassian People\, USA \nAkhmad Akhmedov\, President All-Ukrainian Congress of the Peoples of Dagestan\, Representative of the Dagestan People \nShaher Shabso\, Representative of the Circassian People\, Israel \nHakan Cinaz\, International Circassian Council\, Representative of the Circassian People\, Turkey \nMurad Quandour\, International Circassian Council\, Representative of the Circassian People\, USA
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/event_the_future_of_the_north_caucasus/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20231010T090000
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SUMMARY:Wind industry - at what cost
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, MEPs Johan Nissinen and Rob Roos will gather experts from Sweden\, the Netherlands\, Germany\, France and US\, to share real facts and to discuss the very dividing topic of wind power. \n“Not in my backyard” is the most common answer when voters are asked about wind power. Today\, we know what it is like when we have it in our backyards. \nJoin a conference that will keep you up to speed with the latest concerning the Wind Industry. \nWhen: Tuesday @ 9:00  \nWhere: SPINELLI 1H1
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/wind_industry_at_what_cost/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20231012T140000
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SUMMARY:Conference: Death Penalty for sharing a song?
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday afternoon\, ECR MEP Bert-Jan Ruissen and EPP MEP Miriam Lexmann will hold a conference concerning freedom of belief in Nigeria. \nThe conference will focus more specifically on the situation of the Islamic gospel musician from Northern-Nigeria\, Yahaya Sharif-Aminu. In 2020\, Mr Sharif-Aminu was brought before an upper Sharia court in Kano State\, Nigeria\, where he was sentenced to death by hanging for alleged blasphemy in a song that he composed and circulated via Whatsapp containing alleged derogatory comments regarding the Prophet Muhammad. Mr Sharif-Aminu’s lawayer\, Kola Alapinni is a guest speaker of the conference\, which will take place from 14:00 – 15:30 in room SPINELLI 1G2.  \nRegister for the event through the QR code in the event’s poster at the top of the page.
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/conference_death_penalty_for_a_sharing_a_song/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20231025T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20231025T123000
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SUMMARY:Supply chain challenges and solution on wind energy and alternatives for the EU
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday October 25\, from 10:00 to 12:30 in room SPAAK 6B1 of the European Parliament\, a summit will be held to address Supply Chain Challenges and Solutions in Wind Energy and Alternatives for the EU. \nSupply problems with the far East during the pandemic\, the dramatic increase in energy prices after the pandemic\, and the effects of the Ukraine-Russia war have increased the demand for the wind energy sector in the EU Region at an unprecedented rate. In response to this demand\, it is known that the most important bottleneck on the supply side is supply chain problems. In order to support the energy supply security of the EU Region and accelerate the transition to the targeted renewable energy\, it is important that the manufacturing capabilities of partners\, which is the 3rd strongest wind industry in the region\, can be directly transferred to the countries in the region. The main purpose of the summit\, which is planned from this point of view\, is to increase the awareness of the EU region countries about potential partners’ existing industrial infrastructure\, to increase the bilateral trade volume\, and to direct new investments to neighboring countries. \nPlease register for the event by sending email to ipek.tekdemir@europarl.europa.eu
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/supply_chain_challenges_and_solution_on_wind_energy_and_alternatives_for_th/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20231114T100000
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SUMMARY:Event: Invincible Spirit: Soviet time dissidents against Russian imperialism
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, ECR MEPs Prof Ryszard Legutko\, Anna Fotyga and Alexandr Vondra will host a group of special guests to the European Parliament\, anti-Communist dissidents who have successfully fought Soviet imperialism in their respective countries. \nThe group of humble heroes who hail from Poland\, Lithuania\, Estonia\, Belarus\, Ukraine\, Georgia\, Azerbaijan and Armenia\, including Crimean Tatars and Chechens too\, will gather in Brussels to share their desire for liberty and to protest against the new wave of Russian Imperialism. Some of them are well known to the public\, some have reached the highest positions in their respective countries. In some cases\, their heroism remains inadequately recognised. Many have also had to flee their homeland seeking political asylum worldwide. The event aims to celebrate the “Invincible Spirit” of those who fought against the shadows of the past and continue to light the way towards a brighter future.  \nThe event will be held in room SPINELLI 1G1 in the European Parliament @ 10:00 on Tuesday 14 November.  \nParticipants include: \n\nIsa Gambar\, former President of Azerbaijan\nArif Hajili\, Chairman of Musavat Party\, Azerbaijan\nVardan Harutyunyan\, anti-communist dissident\, former political prisoner from Armenia\nAdas Jakubauskas\, chairman of the Union of Lithuanian Tatar Communities\nSławomir Karpiński\, president of the “December 13” Association\, anti-communist opposition activist in the Polish People’s Republic\nOles Shevchenko\, Ukrainian politician\, Soviet-era dissident\nLeonardas Vilkas\, Lithuanian Freedom League\, human rights defender\nIlmi Umerov\, Deputy Chairman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People\, former political prisoner\nSaulius Pečeliūnas\, Former Member of the Parliament of the Republic of Lithuania\, human rights defender\, Lithuania\nAndrius Tučkus\, Lithuanian Freedom League\, human rights defender. Lithuania\nIrena Lasota – anti-communist opposition activist in the Polish People’s Republic\, Polish philosopher\, publicist\, publisher\, social and political activist\, and president/co-director of the Institute for Democracy in Eastern Europe – online\nPiotr Jan Hlebowicz\, anti-communist opposition activist in the Polish People’s Republic\, co-chairman of the Autonomous Eastern Department of “Fighting Solidarity” (Solidarność Walcząca)\nValery Buival\, Belarusian dissident\, refugee\nSinaver Kadyrov\, activist of the Tatar national movement\nDiana Bidochko\, member of the Ukrainian Helsinki Union\, co-founder and member of the Presidium of the Ukrainian Republican Party\, co-founder of «Warsaw — 90»\nMarek Bartosiak\, member of the Polish anti-communist opposition Solidarność and of the Fighting Solidarity (Solidarność Walcząca) movement\nLech Osiak\, member of the Polish anti-communist opposition Solidarność\, former political prisoner\nSafinar Dzhemilova\, head of the League of Crimean Tatar women\nTariel Gviniashvili\, former political prisoner\, human rights defender\, Georgia\nJanina Jadwiga Chmielowska\, activist of the anti-communist opposition in the Polish People’s Republic\, co-chairman of the Autonomous Eastern Department of “Fighting Solidarity” (Solidarność Walcząca)\nAkhyad Idigov\, member of the Presidium of the Government of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria\nOsman Bamatgiriev\, Ichkeria patriot in Germany\nKrzysztof Łucyk\, member of the Polish anti-communist opposition Solidarność and of the Fighting Solidarity (Solidarność Walcząca) movement\nParuyr Hayrikyan\, former long-time political prisoner\, defender of human rights in the USSR\, president of the coordination center of democratic movements in the USSR “Democracy and Independence”\nMariusz Bernard Patey\, Social activist\, publicist\, politician\nMustafa Dzhemilev – former long-time political prisoner\, defender of human rights in the USSR\, leader of the Crimean Tatar National Movement\, deputy to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine\, online\nWioleta Maria Osiak\, member of the Polish anti-communist opposition and of the Fighting Solidarity movement\nJarosław Mańka\, journalist\, director\nKrzysztof Mucharski\, Activist of the Polish Tatar community\nKalle Jurgenson – former member of the Estonian Congress and the Estonian Committee\, former member of the Estonian Parliament\, online
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/event_invincible_spirit_soviet_time_dissidents_against_russian_imperialism/
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SUMMARY:Conference: Justice and Accountability for Russia’s War Against Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, ECR Foreign Affairs Coordinator Anna Fotyga\, together with MEPs David Lega (EPP Group) and Viola von Cramon-Taubadel (Greens/EFA Group) will host a conference focusing on justice and accountability in Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. \nTwo years will soon have passed since the full scale\, illegal and unjustifiable war of aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. Those who commit crimes in Ukraine must be held accountable for their atrocious actions\, either through Ukrainian judicial processes or within international mechanisms and institutions.  \nThe aim of this international conference will be to present the legal steps already taken in this respect and to identify the current gaps and challenges facing prosecutors. In addition\, the goal of the conference is to put forward policy recommendations for the next steps needed to ensure justice and continued effective cooperation between Ukrainian and international stakeholders.  \nThe event is organised in cooperation with the International Bar Association and the Ukrainian Bar Association and will feature esteemed experts in the field of international law. Dmytro Kuleba\, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine\, will open the conference.  \nThe event will be held in room SPINELLI 3G2 from 12:30 – 15:00.  \nAgenda: \n12:30 – Welcoming remarks \n\n Anna FOTYGA\, MEP ECR \nDavid LEGA \, MEP EPP \nViola von CRAMON-TAUBADEL \, MEP Greens/EFA \n\n12:45 – Opening remarks  \n\nBaroness Helena KENNEDY KC IBAHRI\, Director \nDr Mark ELLIS IBA\, Executive Director \nMykola STETSENKO UBA\, President \nDr. Ewelina OCHAB\, IBAHRI Senior Programme Lawyer \n\n13:00 – Keynote Speech  \n\n Dmytro KULEBA\, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ukraine \n\n13:10 – Discussion Panel \nModerators: Anna FOTYGA\, MEP ECR & David LEGA\, MEP EPP \nSpeakers: \n\n Dr. Anton KORYNEVYCH (online)\, Government Representative of Ukraine at the International Court of Justice\nProf. Philipe SANDS (video address)\, Centre on International Courts and Tribunals at University College London\, Director\nOlga BUTKEVYCH\, Ukrainian Association of International Law\, President\nStanislav KRAVCHENKO\, Supreme Court of Ukraine\, President\nProf. Magdalena GAWIN\, Raphael Lemkin Center for Documenting Russian Crimes in Ukraine\, Director\nAndreas KLEISER\, International Commission on Missing Persons\, Director for Policy and Cooperation\nBill BROWDER\, The Global Magnitsky Justice Campaign\, Founder and Lead\nMarkiyan KLIUCHKOVSKYI\, International Register of Damage Caused by the Aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine\, Executive Director\nOleksandra MATVIICHUK\, Human Rights Lawyer\, Head of Ukraine’s Nobel Peace Prize-winning Center for Civil Liberties\nMaksym POPOV\,Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine\, Adviser to the Prosecutor General \n\n14:35 – Q & A Session \n14:55 – Closing Remarks
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/conference_justice_and_accountability_for_russias_war_against_ukraine/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20231128T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20231128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260929T221331Z
CREATED:20231123T090100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221331Z
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SUMMARY:Event: Living in the War - An immersive experience
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, ECR MEP Anna Fotyga\, together with David Lega (EPP MEP) and Viola von Cramon (Greens/EFA MEP) will host an immersive exhibition that gives people the opportunity to experience the conditions that Ukrainian people live under during Russia’s invasion of their country. \n​Participants are invited to attend the immersive exhibition titled ’ Living in war’. \n“Living the War”\, a unique bank of content in 360° photo and virtual reality (VR) video format\, was created by filmmakers and documentarians. Capturing both horrific and inspiring stories\, their VR cameras continue to record hundreds of landmark events throughout the war.  \nThe events that they have captured include\, the liberated Bucha\, the genocide in Izium\, the survival of civilians in Bakhmut\, and the exploits of rescuers\, medics and power plant engineers.  \nThis experience opens the door to Ukraine for the audience so that they can see the true reality of the war with their own eyes.  \nThe exhibition will take place in room SPINELLI 3G2 from 12:30 – 15:00 \nThe exhibition will be opened by Mr Dmytro Kuleba\, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine\, and followed by a high-level conference “Justice and Accountability for Russia’s War Against Ukraine. Recommendations and the Way Forward”\, in the same room\, SPINELLI 3G2. \nMore details on the conference can be found here.
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/event_living_in_the_war_an_immersive_experience/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20231129T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20231129T160000
DTSTAMP:20260929T221329Z
CREATED:20231127T153100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221329Z
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SUMMARY:Online event: North Korea’s expanding reach - Security\, human rights and global implications.
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday afternoon\, ECR MEP Witold Waszczykowski together with EPP MEP Rasa Juknevičienė and the Committee for Human Rights in North Korea will host an online event focusing on global implications of North Korea’s expanding reach. \nNorth Korea has long been a subject of international concern due to its expanding nuclear\, missile programs\, and its abhorrent human rights record. The event will explore the recently increased military cooperation between North Korea and Russia\, including potential weapons deals\, and its implications for international peace and security. By advancing the proposal for a “human rights up front” approach towards North Korea\, the event aims to propose and consolidate a policy strategy for advancing human rights to achieve international security and denuclearisation. \nThe event will be held online on 29 November at 16:00 CET and 10:00 EST. \nLink to the event – https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88508135204 \n  \n\n  \nAgenda: \nWelcoming Remarks \n\n Witold Waszczykowski | Member of the European Parliament \n  \nPart 1– Exporting Violence & Instability: Exploring the DPRK’s Role in the War in Ukraine \n  \nDr. Bruce E. Bechtol Jr. | Professor\, Angelo State University \nDr. Duyeon Kim | Adjunct Senior Fellow\, Center for a New American Security \nModerator: Dr. Oskar Pietrewicz | Senior Analyst\, Polish Institute of International Affairs \n  \nPart 2 – The Security-Human Rights Nexus: Proposing a Human Rights Up-Front Approach toward the DPRK \n  \nH.E. Shin-wha Lee | ROK Ambassador for International Cooperation on N. Korean Human Rights \nGreg Scarlatoiu | Executive Director\, Committee for Human Rights in North Korea \nModerator: Rasa Juknevičienė | Member of the European Parliament \n  \nQ&A Session \nModerator: Rick Herssevoort | International Outreach Associate\, Committee for Human Rights in North Korea
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/online_event_north_koreas_expanding_reach_security_human_rights_and_global/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20231205T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20231205T113000
DTSTAMP:20260929T221327Z
CREATED:20231128T143900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221327Z
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SUMMARY:Panel discussion: Harm reduction – the road to a smoke free Europe.
DESCRIPTION:ECR Group MEP Johan Nissinen will host an event that focuses on beating cancer\, one smoker at a time with a focus on the evidence for tobacco harm reduction. \nThe guests involved in the discussion include: \n\n Mr Clive Bates\, public health partner of European Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates \n Mr Julio Ruades Esteban\, Spanish Association of Personal Vaporizer Users (Anesvap)\, \nPhilippe Poirson\, Sovape Association France\n Mr Tom Gleeson\, New Nicotine Alliance.\n\nThe event will also hear from ex-smokers who will share their individual journeys of quitting smoking. \nThe debate will focus on: \n• The link between the principle of subsidiarity and tobacco harm  \n• Equal conditions in the EU single market  \n• The policy challenge – effective use of the powers of the European Union
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/panel_discussion_harm_reduction_the_road_to_a_smoke_free_europe/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20231206T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20231206T123000
DTSTAMP:20260929T221320Z
CREATED:20231205T135600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221320Z
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SUMMARY:Event: Belarus Cross-Party Forum 8+100
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday morning\, ECR MEP Anna Fotyga will join MEPs from S&D\, EPP and Greens/EFA in hosting a cross party forum tasked with discussing and agreeing upon a common strategy towards a democratic Belarus. \nThe main goal of the “8+100” Forum is to coordinate the efforts of the political parties of Belarus and Europe to return Belarus to democracy and integrate it into the Euro-Atlantic community. The issue of political prisoners will also be raised during the discussion. \nThree panel discussions are planned\, where the key challenges for the community of European democratic countries and Belarus\, the risks for its independence\, as well as the prospects for the democratic Belarus and its integration into the Euro-Atlantic space will be examined. \nEach discussion will provide a comprehensive analysis of the situation and generate proposals for a coordinated strategy and joint action plan. \nThe forum will take place in room ASP 3G3 from 9:30 – 12:30. Follow the forum live\, here.  \nAgenda: \n9.30 – 10.00 Opening of the Forum. Welcome speeches  \nMs. Sviatlana TSIKHANOUSKAYA\, Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus (Video address)  \nMs. Roberta METSOLA\, President of the European Parliament (Video address) \nMr. Juozas OLEKAS\, D-BY Chair \nMr. Pedro MARQUES\, Vice-President of S&D Group \nMr. Patrick VOLLER\, External Relations Director at the EPP Headquarters (tbc) \nWorking panels (45 minutes per panel\, 25 minutes for speeches and 20 minutes for discussion)  \n10.00 – 10.45 Political prisoners in Belarus: solidarity and release  \nModerator: Ms. Miriam LEXMANN \nSpeakers: \n\nMs. Hanna KRAŬČANKA\, “Razam”\nMr. Heidi HAUTALA (EP Vice-President for Sakharov network) (tbc)\, \nMr. Evgenij VILSKY\, “Narodnaya Hramada”\nMr. Udo BULLMANN (DROI Chair)\n\nSummary: Ms. Anna FOTYGA \n10.45 – 11.30 Parliamentary and local “elections” as a new challenge and threat for the future of Belarus \nModerator: Ms. Isabel SANTOS \nSpeakers: \n\nMs. Nadia SAŁAŬJOVA\, BNF \nMr. Andrius KUBILIUS (Euronest PA Co-President)\, \nMr. Jury HUBAREVIČ\, ”Movement for Freedom”\nMs. Karin KALRSBRO (D-BY Vice-Chair)\,\n\nSummary: Ms. Viola VON CRAMON-TAUBADEL \n11.30 – 12.15 Belarus integration into Euro-Atlantic structures: step by step but relentlessly \nModerator: Mr. Ryszard CZARNECKI (D-RU Chair) (tbc)  \nSpeakers: \n\nMr. Vital RYMAŠEŬSKI\, BCD \nMr. Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS\, \nMr. Igar BARYSAU\, BSDP \nMs. Hanna JAHORAVA; UCP \n\nSummary: Mr. Anatol LIABEDZKA \n12.15 – 12.20 Address by Mr. Giacomo FILIBECK\, Secretary General of PES\, \n12.20 – 12.30 Summary of the Forum results by Mr. Juozas OLEKAS (D-BY Chair) and Mr. Anatol LIABEDZKA  \nAdoption of the Forum final Resolution
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/event_belarus_cross_party_forum_8100/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20231206T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20231206T133000
DTSTAMP:20260929T221325Z
CREATED:20231130T092900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221325Z
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SUMMARY:Event: How to stop radicalisation in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, ECR MEPs Cristian Terheș and Bert-Jan Ruissen will host a conference dedicated to exploring ways of preventing radicalisation amidst the ongoing Palestinian-Israeli conflict. \nConference participants will also discuss the next steps that should be taken in order to ensure long-lasting peace in the Middle East.  \nThe event will take place in room SPAAK 1A2 at 11:30 – 13:30. \nParticipants include: \n\nSharren Haskel\, Member of Knesset\, Chair of the Knesset Christian Allies Caucus\nItamar Marcus\, Founder and Director of Palestinian Media Watch\nNoor Dahri\, Founder and Executive Director of Islamic Theology of Counter Terrorism (ITCT)\nNigel Goodrich\, Chief Executive of the International Movement for Peace and Co-existence (IMPAC)\nErik van den Berghe\, Director of the Imelda Institute Molenbeek\nMr Ehab Hino\, Israeli diplomat of the embassy to the EU
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/event_how_to_stop_radicalisation_in_the_palestinian_israeli_conflict-_the_r/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20231207T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20231207T163000
DTSTAMP:20260929T221323Z
CREATED:20231201T075500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221323Z
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SUMMARY:Event: The Anti-Semitic Roots of Conspiracy Theories
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday afternoon\, Michiel Hoogeveen MEP will host a conference entitled ‘The Anti-Semitic Roots of Conspiracy Theories’. \nForeshadowed by Hamas’ recent brutal massacre of Israelis on 7 October\, this event aims to de-bunk and uncover the origins of conspiracy theories that spread and reinforce Jewish hate. Contributing speakers include Alex Hearn\, Director of Labour Against Antisemitism\, and Alex Benjamin\, Director of the European Jewish Association in Brussels. The event will be streamed live from the ECR Group’s YouTube channel. \nThe event will be held in room SPAAK A1H1 \nFind the live stream link here.
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/event_the_anti_semitic_roots_of_conspiracy_theories/
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DTSTART:20240123T130000
DTEND:20240123T143000
DTSTAMP:20260929T221318Z
CREATED:20240117T160500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221318Z
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SUMMARY:The situation of the fish processing market in the EU and individual Member States
DESCRIPTION:​On Tuesday\, MEP Anna Fotyga will host an event focusing on the situation of the fish processing market in the EU and individual Member States. \nThe main aim of this event will be to discuss the Commission Delegated Regulation amending Annexes II and III to the Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards specific hygiene requirements for certain meat\, fishery products\, dairy products and eggs. Changes that include\, among others\, limiting the period of fish “stiffening” to a maximum of 96 hours\, will have a significant impact on the fish processing sector in the EU\, while affecting the competitiveness and sustainable development of large-scale fish processors in the Members States. \nThe seminar will be an excellent opportunity for the EU fish processing sector to present the specificity of the production process\, one of the stages of which is stiffening the fillets\, and to present their position on the proposed changes. \nThe event will be held in room SPINELLI 1H1 from 13:00 – 14:30.
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/the_situation_of_the_fish_processing_market_in_the_eu_and_individual_member/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240130T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240130T163000
DTSTAMP:20260929T221316Z
CREATED:20240125T150400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221316Z
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SUMMARY:Event: Briefing on the war in Gaza with Colonel Richard Kemp CBE
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, ECR MEP and Vice-Chair of the Delegation for relations with Israel\, Bert-Jan Ruissen will host an exclusive briefing with Colonel Richard Kemp CBE on the war in Gaza. \nCol. Kemp served in the British Army from 1977 to 2006. In 2003\, Kemp commanded the British forces in Afghanistan. He chaired the Cobra Intelligence Group\, responsible for coordinating the work of the national intelligence agencies during the July 2005 London bombings and 2004 Madrid attacks. After retiring from active duty\, Kemp served as special adviser on terrorism to the UK House of Commons Home Affairs Select Committee\, advised governments on countering terrorist threats and was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire. \nCol. Kemp will provide attendees with a military analysis on the current war in Gaza.  \nThe event will be held in SPINELLI 1H1 at 16:30. \nIf you would like to attend this event\, please RSVP to bert-jan.ruissen@europarl.europa.eu by Monday 29 January.
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/event_briefing_on_the_war_in_gaza_with_colonel_richard_kemp_cbe/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240131T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240131T103000
DTSTAMP:20260929T221314Z
CREATED:20240126T095400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221314Z
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SUMMARY:Event: How the 2030 Agenda and EU regulation are impacting companies and workers
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, ECR MEPs Margarita De La Pisa and Raffaele Stancanelli will host the second meeting of the ECR Policy Group on “Enterprise\, Employment and Entrepreneurship”. \nThis event will focus on the impact that the Agenda 2030 and excessive regulation have on business and workers across Europe.  \nThe event will feature insights from distinguished speakers\, including Luis del Pino\, a journalist and author of “La dictadura infinita\,” a critical examination of the 2030 Agenda. \nThe event will take place on Wednesday 31 January at 10:30 in room SPINELLI 1H1 in the European Parliament.
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/event_how_the_2030_agenda_and_eu_regulation_are_impacting_companies_and_wor/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240214T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260929T221312Z
CREATED:20240213T081200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221312Z
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SUMMARY:Film screening: ‘Erasing the nation’
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, ECR MEP Witold Waszczykowski will host a screening of the documentary film ‘Erasing the Nation’\, followed by a discussion with the documentary filmmaker. \nSince the onset of the full-scale invasion\, Russian forces have been committing war crimes not only against the Ukrainian people but also against Ukrainian culture.  \nIn his documentary\, Tomasz Grzywaczewski sheds light on the suffering of Ukrainian artists and the devastation inflicted on museums\, monuments\, archaeological sites\, and sacred places\, all ruthlessly destroyed by Russian forces who are attempting to rewrite history in the name of the chauvinist ideology of “Great Russia.” \nMr Grzywaczewski will be a guest speaker at the event. \nThe event will be held in SPINELLI 5E1 at 15:00. \nA link to the film can be found here.
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/film_screening_erasing_the_nation/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20240222T140000
DTEND:20240222T140000
DTSTAMP:20260929T221310Z
CREATED:20240216T085900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221310Z
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SUMMARY:Debate: Culture vs. War
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, ECR MEP Anna Fotyga  will lead an insightful debate titled ‘Culture vs. War\,’ exploring the dual role of culture as both a means of aggression and a powerful tool of resistance. \nThe discussion holds significance as the second anniversary of Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine approaches. \nThe event will be held on Thursday 22 February in room SPAAK 6B54 @ 14:00. \nList of speakers:  \n\nHost: Anna Fotyga\, MEP\, Poland\nVsevolod CHENTSOV\, Ambassador\, Head of the Mission of Ukraine to the EU\nAlina KRASNIANSKA\, Executive producer of the ‘Culture vs War’ project\nProf Andrzej NOWAK\, Jagiellonian University and the Polish Academy of Sciences\nProf Jerome SHERIDAN\, Director of American University in Brussels\, Professor of International Relations\nAkhtem SEITABLAEV\, Ukrainian actor\, screenwriter and film director \nInga LEVI\, Ukrainian artist \nYona TUKUSER\, Ukrainian-Bulgarian artist
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/debate_culture_vs-_war/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240306T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240306T120000
DTSTAMP:20260929T221308Z
CREATED:20240229T082000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221308Z
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SUMMARY:Event: Europe’s Defenders - Attractiveness of law enforcement
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, ECR MEP Assita Kanko will host an event focusing on ways to increase the attractiveness of law enforcement in Europe. \nAt a time when recruiting and retaining police officers remains difficult amid increasing societal challenges\, this event will explore topics such as creating secure work environments\, providing support and establishing rules of engagement within the realm of law enforcement. The events guests include speakers from Europol\, Ghent University and representatives of police unions. Interpretation will be provided in English\, French and Dutch.  \nThe event will take place on Wednesday 6 March @ 10:30 – 12:00 in room SPAAK 1A02.
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/event_europes_defenders_attractiveness_of_law_enforcement/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240315
DTSTAMP:20260929T221305Z
CREATED:20240308T100700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221305Z
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SUMMARY:#EPStandsBYyou - postcards to Belarusian political prisoners
DESCRIPTION:From 11 March to 14 March\, the second edition of the project #EPStandsBYyou will take place in the European Parliament in Strasbourg. \n#EPStandsBYyou is an inter-party initiative of Members of the European Parliament\, including ECR MEP Anna Fotyga\, under the auspices of President Roberta Metsola. The initiative is about bringing attention to the human rights situation in Belarus\, in particular the situation of political prisoners that are being kept by Lukashenka’s regime unlawfully in prisons\, under constant terror and in unhuman conditions. The first edition was organised in December 2022. \nA booth will be set up\, where each Member of the European Parliament can sign and send an individual postcard to one of Belarus’ 1\,500 political prisoners. This booth will be conveniently located right next to the entrance of the hemicycle in Strasbourg.  \nOpening hours of the booth are the following: \n• Monday 11/03 from 17h00 to 19h00 \n• Tuesday 12/03 from 9h00 to 18h00 \n• Wednesday 13/03 from 9h00 to 18h00 \n• Thursday 14/03 from 9h00 to 12h00 \nOn Wednesday afternoon\, President Metsola and co-organisers of the event will sign a postcard together.
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/epstandsbyyou_postcards_to_belarusian_political_prisoners/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240319T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240319T100000
DTSTAMP:20260929T221259Z
CREATED:20240313T143200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221259Z
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SUMMARY:Event: A decade of occupation of Crimea - European security held hostage by Russian imperialism
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday morning\, ECR MEPs Anna Fotyga and Alexandr Vondra will co-host a conference discussing the occupation of Crimea a decade on. \nThe event will hear opening remarks from H.E Vsevolod Chentsov\, Head of the Mission of Ukraine to the European Union and feature a keynote speech via video from Emine Dzhaparova\, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. \nA panel discussion will be held titled ‘Wider Europe under threat: security implications of Crimean militarization by Russia’.  \nThe event will be held on Tuesday 19 March at 10:00 in room SPAAK 6B1. \nThe full list of guests include: \nOpening remarks: \n\nAnna Fotyga\, MEP Poland\, Co-Host\nAlexandr Vondra\, MEP Czech Republic\, Co-Host \nH.E. Vsevolod Chentsov\, Head of the Mission of Ukraine to the European Union \nOlga Skrypnyk\, Co-chair of the Expert Network of the Crimea platform\nEmine Dzhaparova (video keynote)\, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine \n\nPanel discussion: \n\nHennadiy Maksak\, Foreign Policy Council ‘Ukrainian Prism. Moderator \nRobert Pszczel\, Senior Fellow Centre for Eastern Studies\, former director of NATO information office in Moscow\nBatu Kutelia\, Senior Fellow in Foreign Policy Research Institute\, former head of Georgia’s foreign intelligence service\nSteven Horrell\, Senior Fellow with the Transatlantic Defense and Security Program at CEPA\nDr Hanna Shelest\, Director of Security Studies Program\, Foreign Policy Council ‘Ukrainian Prism’
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/event_a_decade_of_occupation_of_crimea_european_security_held_hostage_by_ru/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240319T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240319T173000
DTSTAMP:20260929T221302Z
CREATED:20240311T134200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221302Z
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SUMMARY:Event: Nuclear - Time to look again?
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, ECR MEP Rob Roos will co-host an event focusing on nuclear energy use in Europe. \nOscar-winning director Mr Oliver Stone will attend the event and present his new documentary ‘Nuclear NOW’\, addressing the crucial role of nuclear energy in our future energy supply.  \nThe event is organised by MEPs from the ECR\, EPP\, Renew and S&D political groups and will take place on Tuesday 19 March from 16:00 – 17:30 in room SPAAK 1A02. \nFollowing the discussion there will be a catering reception and networking opportunity.  \nRegistration – also for MEPs and staff – is mandatory via this registration LINK. \nPrior to the event (on Monday\, March 18th\, 20:00)\, there will be a screening of the entire documentary ‘Nuclear NOW’ In the presence of Oliver Stone\, at Millenium festival Brussels in Cinéma Vendôme 2.  \nThere is a limited number of tickets available that will be distributed on a first come\, first served basis and you can express your interest via the same registration LINK.
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/event_nuclear_time_to_look_again/
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SUMMARY:Rooted principles\,stronger future-The heritage of St Benedict in the values of European conservatism
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday and Thursday\, in Subiaco (Italy)\, a place of outstanding spiritual and cultural importance for Europe\, ECR MEPs will hold the event “Rooted Principles\, Stronger Future – The heritage of Saint Benedict in the Values of European Conservatism” to discuss and reaffirm the core values of their political family by signing a Charter of Values. \nOn Thursday 21 March\, ECR delegates will also take part in local celebrations in honour of St Benedict of Nursia. \nSt Benedict played a key role in preserving the classical tradition at a time when it was decaying\, passing it on intact to posterity and restoring the cult of knowledge. He instructed the monks to combine prayer with work\, including work in the scriptorium to copy and transcribe classical texts. In this way\, the Benedictine monasteries became important centres for the education of young people and were instrumental in the rebirth of a linguistically\, ethnically and culturally united Europe. \nAt a time when this very culture is being challenged by the increasing imposition of a “woke” ideology\, the ECR Group will come together to reaffirm the importance of preserving the fundamental values that characterise our European thinking. \nThe event will be livestreamed at 10:00 on Thursday.
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/event_rooted_principles_stronger_future/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240410T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240410T170000
DTSTAMP:20260929T221254Z
CREATED:20240403T084500Z
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SUMMARY:Event: Youth and sports in the EU - Big promises meet reality
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday 10 April\, ECR MEPs Andrey Slabakov and Pietro Fiocchi will host a panel discussion on youth and sports in the EU. \nThe discussion will center on the challenges that sports must overcome\, in order to involve more children and young people in a healthy\, active lifestyle and in competition. The experiences of various sports will be represented by Olympic and World championship competitors and medalists from many fields\, with the special participation of Hristo Stoichkov\, winner of the Golden Shoe and the Ballon d’Or. \nA keynote speech will be delivered by Iliana Ivanova\, European Commissioner for Innovation\, Research\, Culture\, Education and Youth.  \nThe event will take place on Wednesday 10 April @ 15:00 – 17:00 in room SPAAK 1A2 in the European Parliament. \nInterpretation will be available in English\, Bulgarian and Italian.  \nGuests:  \n\nHristo Stoichkov\, Bulgarian former professional footballer\, Ballon d’Or winner \nYordan Yovchev\, Bulgarian former Olympic gymnast \nMaria Grozdeva\, Bulgarian ex Olympic sport shooter \nLyubomir Ganev\, Bulgarian former volley ball player \nSofia Littamè\, Italian sport shooter \nHannah Auchentaller\, Italian biathlete\nTanya Dangalakova\, Bulgarian former Olympic swimmer \nAntoaneta Stefanova\, Bulgarian chess grandmaster \nGergina Skerlatova\, Bulgarian former basketballer \nFederico Pelizzari\, Italian para alpine skier
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/event_youth_and_sports_in_the_eu_big_promises_meet_reality/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240417T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240417T140000
DTSTAMP:20260929T221252Z
CREATED:20240408T121000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221252Z
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SUMMARY:Event: Quo Vadis\, Trimarium? The Three Seas Initiative
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday 17 April\, Chair of the ECR’s Three Seas Initiative Friendship Group\, MEP Witold Waszczykowski and Chair of the Law and Justice Delegation in the European Parliamen\, MEP Dominik Tarczyński will host a public hearing on the Three Seas Initiative. \n​In the context of the Three Seas Initiative\, this public hearing will focus on regional integration and resilient infrastructure for civilian and military purposes.  \nThe Three Seas area includes 12 EU countries located between the Baltic\, the Adriatic and the Black Sea who cooperate with one another. This cooperation is mostly focused on the construction of shared infrastructure\, as well as on the creation of international connections along the north-south line in Europe. \nSpeakers at the event include: \n\nJan Parys PhD\, Former minister of national defense of Poland \nPrzemysław Żurawski vel Grajewski PhD\, political scientist\, professor at the University of Łódz. \nRobert Pszczel\, Senior fellow at the Casimir Pulaski Foundation\, former Polish diplomat and NATO official & headed the NATO information office in Moscow\nMaciej Olchawa PhD\, a Kosciuszko Foundation Scholar at Loyola University Chicago\n\nThe event will take place on Wednesday 17 April @ 14:00 in room SPINELLI 5E2 in the European Parliament.
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/event_quo_vadis_trimarium_the_three_seas_initiative/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240423T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240423T183000
DTSTAMP:20260929T221250Z
CREATED:20240423T073200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T221250Z
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SUMMARY:Photo Exhibition: \"Treasures of Mazovia\"
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday evening in the European Parliament in Strasbourg\, ECR MEP Adam Bielan will open a photo exhibition “Treasures of Mazovia: Between Landscapes and Monuments”. \nThis unique event showcases the rich cultural and natural heritage of the Mazovia region through the lens of its most talented\, young photographers. \nThe exhibition aims to highlight the beauty of Mazovia\, fostering a greater appreciation of its landscapes\, historical sites\, and culture. This event will also serve as a platform for cultural exchange and discussion among members and guests\, providing an opportunity to exchange with the authors of the photographs – children and teenagers from Mazovia region. \nThe opening of the exhibition takes place at 18:30 on Tuesday 23 April in the LOUISE WEISS 0 Flower carpet area in Strasbourg.
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/photo_exhibition_treasures_of_mazovia/
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