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SUMMARY:ECR Space Hearing on the EU Space Act
DESCRIPTION:“An EU Space Act fit for SMEs”. \nOn Tuesday evening\, ECR MEP and Rapporteur on the EU Space Act\, Elena Donazzan\, together with ECR MEP and Member of the ITRE Working Group on Space\, Diego Solier\, will host an event focused on the upcoming EU Space Act. \nThe European Space Act will shape the future governance\, competitiveness\, and strategic autonomy of Europe’s space sector. As global competition intensifies and the EU seeks to secure independent access to space-based services\, it is essential that Parliament contributes to a precise\, informed\, and balanced debate ahead of the legislative deadlines. \nThis parliamentary hearing aims to provide Members with a comprehensive overview of key industrial perspectives on the EU Space Act\, with particular emphasis on the regulation’s impact on SMEs and mid-cap companies\, in order to support a predictable and innovation-friendly regulatory environment. \nThe discussion is expected to deliver structured\, well-informed\, and text-oriented input to support Parliament’s work on the EU Space Act\, with specific attention to provisions affecting SMEs and mid-caps active in the space sector. \nWhen: Tuesday @ 17:30-19:00 \nWhere: SPINELLI 1H1 \nProgramme: \n17:30 Opening remarks MEP Elena Donazzan and MEP Diego Solier \n17:40 Panel discussion with representatives of SMEs and mid-caps \n18:45 Conclusions
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/ecr_space_hearing_on_the_eu_space_act/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260127T173000
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SUMMARY:Presentation of the World Watch List 2026
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, ECR MEP and Co-Chair of the European Parliament Intergroup on Freedom of Religion\, Belief and Conscience will host a presentation of the World Watch List 2026. \nThe World Watch List is Open Doors’ annual ranking of the 50 countries where Christians face the most extreme persecution. Worldwide\, more than 388 million Christians experience high levels of persecution and discrimination because of their faith. \nDuring the World Watch List 2026 reporting period\, 4\,849 Christians were killed worldwide because of their Christian identity. 3\,490 of these killings occurred in Nigeria\, representing an increase of 3\,100 compared to the previous year. \nSyria enters the top 10 for the first time this year. Under the new Al-Sharaa regime\, the situation for Christians has become extremely dangerous. \nThe event will be hosted together with MEPs Miriam Lexmann and Matej Tonin (EPP) and will feature a presentation of the main findings by Peter Paulsson\, Director of Open Doors Sweden\, as well as first-hand testimonies from Christians who have faced persecution in Nigeria and Yemen.  \nProgramme: \n1. Introduction by MEPs \n2. Presentation of the main results by Peter Paulsson\, Director of Open Doors Sweden \n3. Testimonies by Haruna from Nigeria and John Ghanim from Yemen \n4. Exchange of views with representatives from the European Commission and European External Action Service \n5. Policy recommendations for EU Institutions by David Sainz\, Open Doors International \n6. Q&A \n7. Closing remarks by MEPs
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/presentation_of_the_world_watch_list_2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260203T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260203T183000
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SUMMARY:VII Transatlantic Summit: Free Speech vs Regulated Speech Strengthening the Pillars of Democracy
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, ECR MEP Stephen Bartulica will host an event focused on free speech. \nFreedom of expression is a cornerstone of democratic societies and a precondition for open political debate. Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) guarantees the fundamental right to freedom of opinion and expression. It protects the right to hold\, seek\, receive and impart information and ideas through any media\, regardless of national frontiers. This right is essential for democracy and includes the freedom to express\, criticise and debate openly. \nAgainst this backdrop\, the VII Transatlantic Summit “Free Speech vs Regulated Speech – Strengthening the Pillars of Democracy” will take place on Tuesday\, 3 February\, at the European Parliament in Brussels. The event is organised by Stephen Bartulica\, Member of the European Parliament\, President of the ECR Working Group on Freedom of Speech and President of the Political Network for Values\, in cooperation with the European Conservatives and Reformists Group and the Patriots for Europe Group. \nThe Summit will bring together Members of the European Parliament\, national parliamentarians\, members of government and civic leaders from Europe\, Africa and the Americas for a high-level transatlantic exchange on the protection of freedom of expression as a foundational democratic principle. \nDiscussions will focus on the role of public institutions\, parliaments\, academia\, culture and international organisations in safeguarding this right\, with particular attention to the ongoing debate surrounding the implementation and implications of the European Union’s Digital Services Act. \nThe programme includes panel discussions as well as opportunities for informal exchange and will take place in Room Spaak 1A002 at the European Parliament from 09:30 to 18:30. \nA keynote address will be delivered by José Antonio Kast\, who will address current challenges to freedom of expression and the need to strengthen cooperation among democratic leaders across regions. The event will also include contributions from ECR Co-Chairman Patryk Jaki\, Kinga Gal\, First Vice President of the PfE Group\, Mateusz Morawiecki\, President of the ECR Party\, and Santiago Abascal\, President of the Patriots for Europe Party. \nWhen: Tuesday @ 9:30 – 18:30 \nWhere: European Parliament Brussel SPAAK 1A002 \n  \nThe Summit will be broadcast live on ECR Group social media channels: \n  \nPart 1 (09:30–14:00): \nX: https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1MYxNloAVdVGw  \nYouTube: https://youtube.com/live/cfk8_lqa52k?feature=share \nPart 2 (15:30–19:00): \n X: https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1lPKqvbyXQYGb \n YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/BN3FB_W18zk?feature=share \nProgramme \nTuesday\, 3 February \n European Parliament\, Brussels\, Spaak 01A002 \n09:30 – Opening \nA right prior to the State \n· Stephen Bartulica\, Member of the European Parliament (ECR Group) and President of the Political Network for Values\, Croatia \n· Patryk Jaki\, Member of the European Parliament\, Co-Chairman of the ECR Group\, Poland \n09:45 – The role of the State: custodians\, not censors \nChair: \n· Enikö Györi\, Member of the European Parliament (PfE Group)\, Hungary \nSpeakers: \n· Luz Pacheco\, President of the Constitutional Court\, Peru \n· Víctor Verdún\, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs\, Paraguay \n· Clara Muzzio\, Deputy Head of Buenos Aires City Government\, Argentina \n· Fabiola Morales\, Vice-Councillor of Lima Municipality\, Peru \n10:30 – The role of the Parliament: legislating without silencing \nThe case of the EU’s Digital Services Act \nChair: \n· Carlo Fidanza\, Member of the European Parliament (ECR Group)\, Italy \nSpeakers: \n· Raúl Latorre\, President of the Chamber of Deputies\, Paraguay \n· Jesse Okey-Joe Onuakalusi\, Member of the House of Representatives\, Nigeria \n· Tom Vandendriessche\, Member of the European Parliament (PfE Group)\, Belgium \n· Branko Grims\, Member of the European Parliament (EPP Group)\, Slovenia \n· Paolo Inselvini\, Member of the European Parliament (ECR Group)\, Italy \nComments: \n· Nicolás Mayoraz\, Member of Parliament\, Argentina \n· Laurence Trochu\, Member of the European Parliament (ECR Group)\, France \n11:40 – Defending truth in public debate: building spaces for dialogue \nChair: \n· Margarita de la Pisa\, Member of the European Parliament (PfE Group)\, Spain \nSpeakers: \n· Michel González Márquez\, Member of the Senate and Secretary General of PAN\, Mexico \n· Lucy Akello\, Member of Parliament\, Uganda \n· Santiago Santurio\, Member of Parliament\, Argentina \n· Nikolas Ferreira\, Member of Parliament\, Brazil \nComments: \n· Ronald Portillo\, Member of Parliament\, Guatemala \n· Andrés Castillo\, Member of Parliament\, Ecuador \n· Rodrigo Iván Cortés\, Vice-Chair of the Political Network for Values\, Mexico \n13:00 – Networking Lunch \nJAN 2 Q Catering Area\, European Parliament \n15:00 – Family picture \n15:30 – Academia\, culture and media as sanctuaries of freedom \nChair: \n· Ádám Kavecsánszki\, President of the Foundation for a Civic Hungary \nSpeakers: \n· Fernando Sánchez\, Former Ambassador to the Holy See and President of the Catholic University of Costa Rica\, Costa Rica \n· Alvino-Mario Fantini\, Director ofThe European Conservative\, Italy \n· Jay Richards\, Member of the PNfV Council of Experts and Vice President of Social and Domestic Policy\, The Heritage Foundation\, USA \n· Fr. Benedict Kiely\, Catholic priest\, United Kingdom \nComments: \n· Bart-Jan Spruyt\, Opinion Editor\,CNE.news\, Netherlands \n· Polonia Castellanos\, PNfV Council of Experts’ Member and President of the Christian Lawyers Foundation\, Spain \n16:30 – Counteracting disguised censorship in international forums \nChair: \n· Grace Melton\, Senior Associate for International Social Issues\, The Heritage Foundation\, USA \nSpeakers: \n· Adina Portaru\, Senior Counsel Europe\, ADF International\, Belgium \n· Gregor Puppinck\, General Director\, European Centre for Law and Justice\, France \n· Neydy Casillas\, PNfV Board Member and Vice President of the Global Center for Fundamental Rights\, Mexico \n· Ernesto Araújo\, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs\, Brazil \n· Sharon Slater\, PNfV Board Member\, Family Watch International\, USA \n17:30 – Final remarks \nA Transatlantic Alliance for Freedom \n· Kinga Gál\, Member of the European Parliament and First Vice President of the PfE Group\, Hungary \n· Mateusz Morawiecki\, President of the ECR Party\, Poland \n· Santiago Abascal\, President of the PfE Party\, Spain \nKeynote address: \n· José Antonio Kast\, Elected President of Chile \n· Stephen Bartulica\, Member of the European Parliament (ECR Group) and President of the Political Network for Values\, Croatia \nThe next generation speaks: a call to action \n· Young leaders of the Political Network for Values \n18:30 – Adjourn
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/free_speech_vs_regulated_speech_strengthening_the_pillars_of_democracy/
LOCATION:European Parliament\, Brussels
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SUMMARY:Real estate fiasco: identifying the real culprits
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday morning\, ECR MEP and member of the European Parliament’s Special Committee on the Housing Crisis\, Nora Junco García\, will host a conference focusing on the structural causes of the housing crisis and exploring potential solutions. \nAs access to affordable housing has become an increasingly urgent challenge across Europe\, there is a clear need to go further and evaluate the real impact of existing policies. Addressing the housing crisis requires an evidence-based dialogue that identifies institutional and regulatory limitations\, assesses the consequences of current interventions\, and places affordability at the heart of policy action. The event will bring together Members of the European Parliament\, national experts\, and key stakeholders to examine the structural drivers of the housing crisis and discuss viable solutions. \nthe event will welcome ECR MEP Antonella Sberna\, Vice-President of the European Parliament and Committee Coordinator of the Special Committee on the Housing Crisis (HOUS)\, as well as MEP Georgiana Teodorescu\, HOUS Committee Member\, whose participation will provide valuable insight into the ongoing work on housing at EU level. \nWhen: Wednesday @ 9:30 \nWhere: SPINELLI 1H1
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/real_estate_fiasco_identifying_the_real_culprits/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260211T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260211T143000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220815Z
CREATED:20260205T150900Z
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SUMMARY:Event: Remembering Norma Cossetto and the tragedy of the Foibe
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, ECR MEPs Stefano Cavedagna and Alessandro Ciriani will host a conference and film screening entitled “Norma Cossetto – The Foibe and the Exodus of Istrians\, Giuliani\, Fiumani and Dalmati”. \nThe event aims to promote a serious and respectful reflection on one of the most painful and often overlooked chapters of European history. This conference aims to contribute to a serious and respectful reflection on one of the most painful and often overlooked chapters of European history. Despite the approval of Law 92/2004\, which established February 10 as the Giorno del Ricordo (Day of Remembrance) in Italy\, the awareness of the the tragedy of the Foibe and the exodus of Istrians\, Giuliani\, Fiumani and Dalmati remains fragmented and difficult to disseminate at European level. Supported by the ECR Group and organised in cooperation with cultural and historical associations actively engaged in preserving this memory\, the event offers an important opportunity to strengthen a shared European remembrance\, rooted in historical truth\, dignity for the victims\, and the defence of democratic values. Link to the event website here.  \nWhen: Wednesday @ 14:30 \nWhere: LOW N1.3 \nParticipants: \n\nMauro Runco\, National Board Member ANVGD\nAlessandro Centenaro\, Film producer of Red Land\nMaximiliano Hernando Bruno\, Film producer and director of Red Land \nAntonella Sberna\, Vice-President of the European Parliament\nCarlo Fidanza\, Head of the Fratelli d’Italia delegation in the ECR Group\nNicola Procaccini\, Co-Chair of the ECR Group\nStefano Cavedagna\, ECR MEP\nAlessandro Ciriani\, ECR MEP
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/event_remembering_norma_cossetto_and_the_tragedy_of_the_foibe/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260225
DTSTAMP:20260929T220813Z
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SUMMARY:European Parliamentary Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:European Parliamentary Week 2026 will take place on 23–24 February 2026 at the European Parliament in Brussels\, bringing together national parliamentarians from EU Member States\, candidate and observer countries\, alongside Members of the European Parliament. \nThe event is jointly organised by the European Parliament and the Parliament of the Presidency\, the House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus. \nThrough the Interparliamentary Conference on Stability\, Economic Coordination and Governance in the EU and the European Semester Conference\, participants will engage in an open exchange of views and best practices. \nDuring the week\, the political groups will hold meetings with their extended political families. \nThe ECR Group will organise a meeting of the extended ECR political family\, bringing together ECR Heads of Delegation\, ECR members from national parliaments and other representatives of the ECR family for an exchange of views on key priorities. It will provide an important opportunity to strengthen personal contacts\, exchange ideas\, build bridges\, and enhance cooperation. \nHaving emerged as a leading centre-right force in the European Parliament\, the ECR Group remains committed to refocusing the EU’s efforts on delivering tangible and positive results for all Member States. \nWhen: 23-24 February \nWhere: European Parliament\, Brussels
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/european_parliamentary_week_2026/
LOCATION:European Parliament\, Brussels
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260224T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260224T150000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220800Z
CREATED:20260218T093700Z
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SUMMARY:The Case of El Salvador: from the fight against crime to economic growth
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, 24 February\, the ECR EUROLAT Policy Group will host an event focusing on El Salvador and its recent economic development. \nThe event aims to present the main initiatives undertaken by the government led by President Nayib Bukele\, highlighting El Salvador’s recent progress in the fight against crime and its path towards economic growth. It will also provide an opportunity to further strengthen the ECR Group’s network and cooperation with Latin America. \nThe keynote speech will be delivered by Mr. Felix Ulloa\, Vice-President of the Republic of El Salvador. \nInterpretation will be available in English\, Italian\, Spanish\, French and Polish. \nWatch the conference LIVE here. \nAgenda: \nOpening: \n\nNicola Procaccini\, ECR Group Co-Chair\nPatryk Jaki\, ECR Group Co-Chair\n\nIntroductory remarks: \n\nCarlo Fidanza\, ECR Eurolat Policy Group Chair\n\nKeynote Speech:  \n\nFelix Ulloa\, Vice-President of the Republic of El Salvador\n\nQ&A session \nOpening by the ECR EUROLAT Policy Group Vice Chairs \n\nNora Junco Garcia\nNicolas Bay\nAdam Bielan\n\nFinal Remarks
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/the_case_of_el_salvador_from_the_fight_against_crime_to_economic_growth/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260225T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260225T110000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220808Z
CREATED:20260218T093600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220808Z
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SUMMARY:Courage and Strength: Living with Epidermolysis Bullosa
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, ECR MEPs Diego Solier and Maria Teresa Vivaldini will host an event dedicated to raising awareness of the daily reality faced by people living with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) and their families. \nThe initiative aims to sensitise European institutions and create a meaningful space for dialogue between patients\, foundations\, healthcare professionals and policymakers. The focus will go beyond the medical dimension of the disease\, highlighting its profound human\, social and emotional impact. We will hear first-hand testimonies from children\, young patients and family members\, alongside contributions from foundations and organisations working on research\, family support and improving quality of life. \nThe discussion will also underline the importance of sustained European commitment to research\, access to treatment\, specialised care and adequate public policies for rare diseases. The event seeks to ensure that the voices of those living with EB are heard and fully considered in decision-making processes.  \nWhen: Wednesday @ 11:00 \nWhere: SPAAK 7C50
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/courage_and_strength_living_with_epidermolysis_bullosa/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260307
DTSTAMP:20260929T220741Z
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SUMMARY:Reaffirming Europe’s Christian roots: ECR MEPs visit Viterbo and Assisi
DESCRIPTION:From Wednesday to Friday next week\, ECR Group MEPs will gather in Viterbo and Assisi for a conference and programme of cultural visits devoted to reflecting on the spiritual and civilisational foundations of Europe and their enduring relevance for contemporary conservatism. \nAt a time when Europe is confronted with demographic decline\, cultural uncertainty and growing ideological polarisation\, the ECR Group will come together to reaffirm the importance of safeguarding the fundamental values that have shaped European thought and identity.  \nOn Thursday 5 March 2026\, the European Conservatives and Reformists Group will hold a conference in Viterbo\, at the Hotel Niccolò V\, entitled “Between stone and spirit: values\, roots and traditions in the revival of Europe’s competitiveness and cohesion”. \nThe initiative aims to explore the link between European identity\, cultural and spiritual roots\, economic competitiveness and territorial cohesion. In a context marked by economic\, social and geopolitical challenges\, Europe’s heritage of values – intertwined with Christian and humanistic tradition – is proposed as a strategic lever for strengthening trust\, human capital\, quality of work and balanced territorial development. \nThe proceedings will be opened by: \nAntonella Sberna\, Vice-President of the European Parliament; Carlo Fidanza\, Head of the Fratelli d’Italia delegation to the European Parliament; Marco Squarta\, MEP; Nicola Procaccini\, MEP and Co-Chair of the ECR Group; and Mauro Rotelli\, Chair of the Environment Committee of the Chamber of Deputies. \nThe day’s proceedings will feature speeches by prominent speakers\, including H.E. Mariano Crociata\, President of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Community (COMECE) and Bishop of Latina; Renato Brunetta\, President of the CNEL; Eugenia Roccella\, Minister for Equal Opportunities and the Family; Tiziana Laureti\, Rector of the University of Tuscia; The following speakers will explore the topics under discussion in greater depth: \nChiara Gemma\, MEP and coordinator for the ECR Group of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs; Francesco Torselli\, MEP; Beata Szydło\, MEP and coordinator for the ECR Group of the Committee on the European Shield for Democracy. \nThe discussion on work\, competitiveness\, cohesion\, demography and territorial development will be moderated by Roberts Zīle\, Vice-President of the European Parliament. The conclusions will be presented by Patryk Jaki\, MEP and Co-Chair of the ECR Group. \nThe conference aims to be a moment of political and cultural debate to reaffirm how values\, roots and territorial cohesion represent a fundamental pillar for the revival of European competitiveness and shared prosperity. \nMembers will also visit the Papal Basilica and Sacred Convent of Saint Francis\, offering a moment of spiritual reflection inspired by the legacy of Saint Francis of Assisi. In Viterbo\, Members will receive an address by the Bishop of Viterbo focusing on the city’s historical and spiritual role\, its rich ecclesiastical heritage\, and its contribution to Europe’s cultural identity. Together\, these moments of debate and reflection will reaffirm the ECR Group’s commitment to defending Europe’s cultural heritage as the surest foundation for its future. \nConference: Thursday @8:45–10:45 \nWhere: Hotel Niccolò V\, Viterbo
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/reaffirming_europes_christian_roots_ecr_meps_visit_viterbo_and_assisi/
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SUMMARY:European Parliament Police Intergroup
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, ECR MEP Assita Kanko will chair a meeting of the European Parliament Police Intergroup under the theme: “Before Borders and Battlefields: How the Police Are Central to Europe’s Security.” \nWeaponised migration\, sabotage of critical infrastructure\, illegal drones and smuggling balloons forcing airspace closures\, cyber-attacks\, online trolls and disinformation campaigns — the nature of threats facing Europe is rapidly evolving. The EU may not be directly at war\, but it is no longer at peace. Four years after Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine\, incidents falling under the broad category of hybrid attacks continue to multiply. This year’s annual Police Intergroup event will focus on the central role of police and other law enforcement authorities in protecting Europe’s citizens against these complex and interconnected threats.  \nThe discussion will highlight the need for adequate support for police forces\, stronger integration between internal and external security strategies\, and the full inclusion of law enforcement authorities in international cooperation efforts to counter hybrid threats.  \nKeynote speakers \n\nMagnus Brunner – European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration\nNicola Procaccini – Co-chair European Conservatives and Reformists\nPeter Winn – Acting Chief Privacy and Civil Liberties Officer\, US Department of Justice\nDonatas Škarnulis – Deputy Commander of the State Border Guard Service\, Lithuania\nColonel Roger Housen – Defense expert\, author and speaker
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/european_parliament_police_intergroup_meeting/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260304T160000
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SUMMARY:Safeguarding Europe: Exposing the growing threat of the Muslim Brotherhood
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, ECR MEP Bert-Jan Ruissen will host a conference on the growing threat of the Muslim Brotherhood. \nThe primary aim of this conference is to convene policymakers\, experts\, and stakeholders in the European Parliament to examine the multifaceted threat posed by the Muslim Brotherhood and its affiliates to European societies\, democratic institutions\, and security. The conference will begin with an act of remembrance dedicated to countless individuals who have been killed\, displaced\, or endured profound suffering at the hands of those espousing the Jihadist ideology of the Muslim Brotherhood. Yezidi genocide survivor and former Hamas captive Fawziya Saydo\, kidnapped at just 11 years old\, will speak during the commemoration. Israeli blacksmith Yaron Bob\, known for his transformative ‘Rockets into Roses’ will present an artwork specially commissioned for the European Parliament. \nThe event will be hosted together with MEP Tomáš Zdechovský (EPP). \nKeynote speakers:  \n\nHamad Alhosani\, Director of the Political Islam Studies Department at TRENDS Research & Advisory\, will share research on its ideological networks.\nHis Excellency Imam M. Tawhidi\, a renowned Muslim theologian and peace advocate (known as the ‘Imam of Peace’) and governing member of the Global Imams Council offers perspectives on eradicating extremist ideologies linked to the Brotherhood.\nDr Florence Bergaud-Blackler\, a CNRS research fellow and author of key works on Islamist networks\, provides in-depth analysis of Brotherist influences in Europe.\nDr Tommaso Virgili\, Senior Policy Advisor at the AJC Transatlantic Institute and co-author of reports unmasking the Brotherhood\, addresses radicalisation and policy responses.\nDr Charles Asher Small\, Founding Executive Director of the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP)\, examines connections between antisemitism and the Brotherhood’s agendas.\n\nTheir collective insights promise to illuminate strategies for safeguarding democratic values.
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/safeguarding_europe_exposing_the_growing_threat_of_the_muslim_brotherhood/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260325
DTSTAMP:20260929T220733Z
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SUMMARY:41st Carpathian Europe Forum. The Carpathians–Mountains That Connect. FRIENDS.
DESCRIPTION:The ECR Group – Polish Delegation is co organising the 41st Carpathian Europe Forum\, an international conference bringing together politicians\, government ministers\, diplomats\, academics\, business leaders\, journalists\, and representatives of international and regional organisations from across Central and Eastern Europe. \nThe Forum provides a platform for discussion on regional cooperation\, economic development\, and shared challenges in the Carpathian area. \nThe Carpathian Europe Forum is part of a long-standing series of international meetings dedicated to strengthening dialogue and cooperation among the countries of the Carpathian region and their neighbours. The initiative aims to promote balanced development\, regional cooperation and discussions on key challenges facing Central and Eastern Europe\, including security\, economic growth and cross-border partnerships. \nWe warmly invite you to attend the panels featuring Members of the European Parliament from the ECR Group. \n Sunday\, 22 March \n10:15–11:15 \nThe European Union as a Europe of Solidary States \nSpeaker: Bogdan Rzońca\, MEP \n11:30-12:30 \nEnvironmental Protection in the Carpathians in the Context of EU Policy \nSpeaker: Anna Zalewska\, MEP \n14:00–15:00 \nThe Economy of the European Union in Central Europe \nModerator: Bogdan Rzońca\, MEP \n15:15-16:15  \nCentral Europe – Multiple Formats of Cooperation within the European Union \nSpeaker: Arkadiusz Mularczyk\, MEP \n17:15-18:15 \nThe Visegrad Group as a Framework for Cooperation within the European Union \nSpeaker: Daniel Obajtek\, MEP \nMore information: \nhttps://europakarpat.org/41-forum-europa-karpat-program/
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/41st_carpathian_europe_forum-_the_carpathiansmountains_that_connect-_friend/
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DTSTART:20260324T170000
DTEND:20260324T170000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220728Z
CREATED:20260323T122800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220728Z
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SUMMARY:Press Conference: No-Go Zones
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, 24 March at 17:00\, the ECR Group will host a press conference in the European Parliament to present a new study on the emergence of so-called “no-go zones” and the wider phenomenon of parallel societal structures across Europe. \nDrawing on comparative data across several EU Member States\, the study identifies recurring patterns of territorial fragmentation\, weakened state authority\, and the consolidation of parallel norms in certain urban areas. It highlights the role of failed integration\, persistent cultural distance\, and\, in some cases\, the emergence of Islamist counter-societies that challenge the uniform application of the law and shared civic standards. At a time when questions of social cohesion\, public security and democratic resilience are becoming more pressing across Europe\, the discussion will focus on how policymakers can respond to these developments\, restore state authority\, and ensure that common rules and values apply across all parts of society.  \nFollow the press conference live here. \nSpeakers: \n• Nicola Procaccini MEP\, Co-Chair of the ECR Group \n• Marion Maréchal MEP\, Head of the French Delegation \n• Charlie Weimers MEP\, Head of the Swedish Delegation and Co-President of the ECR Policy Working Group on Migration \n• Maxime Hemery-Aymar\, Secretary General of the Observatory of Immigration and Demography and author of the study \nInterpretation will be available in English\, Italian and French. \nInteractio link for journalists: https://ep.interactio.eu/link/pressconfp1254698545582
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/press_conference_no_go_zones/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260325T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260325T193000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220731Z
CREATED:20260323T122700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220731Z
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SUMMARY:ECR Migration Policy Group: Europe at risk?
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, the ECR Migration Policy Group will host a seminar examining questions related to social cohesion\, demographic developments\, and long-term stability across Europe. \nIt will also address how scholars and security experts assess low-probability but high-impact risks\, including the potential for internal conflict or civil unrest\, and what these perspectives mean for policymakers today. The seminar will be hosted by ECR MEPs Charlie Weimers and Marion Maréchal. Interpretation will be available in English\, French\, Italian and Polish. \nSpeakers include: \n• Professor David Betz\, Professor of War in the Modern World\, Department of War Studies\, King’s College London \n• Maître Thibault de Montbrial\, President of the Centre de Réflexion sur la Sécurité Intérieure (CRSI) \n• Dr Ralph G. Schoellhammer\, lecturer\, political theorist and commentator \n• Dr Eoin Lenihan\, journalist and researcher
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/ecr_migration_policy_group_europe_at_risk/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260414T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260414T110000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220721Z
CREATED:20260415T133307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220721Z
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SUMMARY:The State of the Ukraine Investment Framework
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, ECR MEPs Małgorzata Gosiewska and Michał Dworczyk will host a high-level policy discussion on the state of the Ukraine Investment Framework and its role in supporting Ukraine’s reconstruction and long-term prosperity. \nAs the second pillar of the EU’s Ukraine Facility\, the Ukraine Investment Framework (UIF) plays a crucial role in driving recovery and modernisation by mobilising public and private investment\, with the aim of generating up to €40 billion by 2027. This discussion will bring together European policymakers\, representatives of international financial institutions\, EU bodies\, and the private sector to assess the current state of the UIF\, evaluate progress in its implementation\, and explore ways to further enhance its effectiveness in supporting Ukraine’s reconstruction. Link to the event website here. \nAgenda:  \n09:30-09:40  \nOpening & Welcome \n\nMałgorzata GOSIEWSKA\, ECR\, European Parliament\nMichał DWORCZYK\, ECR\, European Parliament Petras\n\n09:40-09:50  \nKeynote Address \n\nPetras AUŠTREVIČIUS\, Renew\, Shadow Rapporteur Establishing the Ukraine Facility\, European Parliament\n\n09:50-10:10  \nSpecial Remarks \n\nGabriel BLANC\, Team Leader\, Reconstruction of Ukraine\, DG ENEST\, European Commission \nStéphanie PAMIES\, Head of Unit\, Neighbourhood countries and Macro Financial Assistance\, DG ECFIN\, European Commission TBC\n\n10:10-11:00  \nInterventions \n\nMarcin NOWACKI\, President of the TEN Section and Member of the Employers’ Group\, European Economic and Social Committee \nBaiba TAVARESA\, Head of Ukraine Division\, European External Action Service \nBenedicte KARIGER\, Associate Director\, Donor Partnerships\, EU Relations\, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development \nIsabel FERNÁNDEZ SARABIA\, Senior Institutional Policy Officer\, European Investment Bank \nDavid DENZER-SPECK\, Director Liaison Office to the EU and Head of EU Affairs and International Partnerships\, Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/the-state-of-the-ukraine-investment-framework/
LOCATION:European Parliament\, Rue Wiertz 60 B-1047\, Bruxelles-Capitale\, B-1047\, Belgium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260415T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260415T123000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220723Z
CREATED:20260409T082700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220723Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond Diagnosis: supporting autistic people through needs-based approaches and digital tools
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, ECR MEP Chiara Gemma will host a seminar exploring new approaches to supporting autistic people beyond traditional care models. \nApril is Autism Awareness Month\, and there could be no more meaningful occasion to address\, at European level\, a challenge that is becoming increasingly urgent for our healthcare and social care systems: the rapid rise in autism diagnoses and the growing unsustainability of traditional care models. Through the contributions of international experts from universities and research institutions across Europe\, the seminar proposes a paradigm shift: from diagnosis as the primary gateway to services\, towards an approach grounded in individual functional needs and supported by digital technologies. This event is an important opportunity for dialogue between science\, policy and lived experience\, with a view building more equitable and sustainable autism support systems across Europe. Link to the event website here. \nSpeakers:  \n\nMonique Post\, Austim-Europe\nLiliana Ruta\, National Research Council of Italy\nBhismadev Chakrabarti\, University of Reading\nHilde M. Geurts\, University of Amsterdam & Leo Kannerhuis\nGiacomo Vivanti\, A.J. Drexel Autism Institute\, Drexel University\nErica Salomone\, Universita degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca\nOfer Golan\, Bar-IIan University\nAdam Harris\, Autism-Europe\nRossella Luca\, National Research Council of Italy\nGiovanni Pioggia\, National Research Council of Italy
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/beyond_diagnosis_supporting_autistic_people_through_needs_based_approaches/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260415T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260415T160000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220725Z
CREATED:20260326T145500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220725Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: From patient needs to action
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday 15 April\, ECR MEP Aurelijus Veryga will host a workshop on the European Health Data Space. \nThis workshop places patient perspectives at the centre of discussions on EHDS implementation. It aims to collect structured input on how data quality affects lived experience\, where current systems fall short\, and what conditions are necessary to build and maintain trust. Patients are not asked to assess technical infrastructures or regulatory models. Instead\, they will articulate expectations\, identify barriers\, and clarify what meaningful and responsible data use looks like from their standpoint. \nDrawing on experiences from initiatives such as AIDAVA\, the discussion will explore how patient engagement can strengthen data governance and decision-making processes. The roundtable format is designed to generate concrete\, patient-defined priorities for future action – particularly regarding transparency\, safeguards\, feedback loops\, and sustained involvement.  \nThe workshop will conclude with a clear\, policy-facing call to action\, consolidating patient input into key messages for EU decision-makers.  \nWhen: 15 April @ 13:00-16:00 \nWhere: WIE 08U107\, European Parliament
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/workshop_from_patient_needs_to_action/
LOCATION:European Parliament
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260421T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260421T120000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220716Z
CREATED:20260417T121900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220716Z
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SUMMARY:Digital euro: An analysis of the European Union’s digital currency
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, ECR MEP Gheorghe Piperea will host an event focusing on the implications of the EU’s proposed digital euro. \nBringing together policymakers\, legal experts and financial analysts\, the panel will explore key aspects of the initiative including its regulatory framework\, economic impact\, data protection considerations\, and potential consequences for financial markets and citizens. By combining political perspectives with technical and legal expertise\, the event aims to provide a comprehensive overview of one of the EU’s most significant ongoing financial policy developments. \nSpeakers: \n\nGheorghe Piperea\, ECR MEP\n Giovanni Crosetto\, ECR Deputy Coordinator for ECON \n Stephan Bartulica\, ECR Shadow Rapporteur for the Digital Euro Regulation \n Sebastian Kneidinger\, Policy advisor\, epicentre works \n Brendan Van Alsenoy\, Acting Head of Unit\, Policy and Legislative Consultaion\, European Data Protection Supervisor \n Cristina-Emanuela Dascălu\, Member of the Romanian Parliament \n Irina Chitu\, Economic Analyst\, Vice-President of AAFBR \n Daria Niculcea\, Executive Director\, Judice.ro \n Alina Matei\, Lawyer\, Senior Editor\, Judice.ro \n\n\n Carol Tino\, Lawyer
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/digital_euro_an_analysis_of_the_european_unions_digital_currency/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260423T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260423T120000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220719Z
CREATED:20260417T085400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220719Z
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SUMMARY:Skills of the Future: Youth Integration into the Labour Market – Challenges and Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, ECR MEP Șerban Dimitrie Sturdza will host a roundtable conference focused on the integration of young people into the labour market—an issue that presents both significant challenges and opportunities. \nThe debate is driven by profound transformations in the labour market\, alongside increasing pressure on education systems. In this context\, vocational education and training must emerge as a strategic pillar to strengthen Europe’s capacity to produce\, innovate\, and fully harness its human potential. \nThe event will address a critical question not only for Romania’s economic future\, but for Europe as a whole: how to transition from a consumption-driven model to one grounded in value creation\, skills\, and long-term stability. \nBringing together students\, representatives of leading technical and vocational institutions from Romania\, education experts\, and Members of the European Parliament\, the discussion aims to amplify the voices of young people and education professionals at the European level. \nAgenda \n10:00 – 10:40 Welcome address by \n\nMEP Serban Dimitrie Sturdza \nMEP Paulo Inselvini\, ECR Group \nMEP Emmanouil Fragkos\, ECR Group \nMEP Elena Donazzan\, ECR Group \n\n10:40 – 11:45 Presentations by RO invited speakers \n11:45 – 12:00 Q&A; Session & Conclusions
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/skills_of_the_future_youth_integration_into_the_labour_market_challenges_an/
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DTSTART:20260428T100000
DTEND:20260428T100000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220711Z
CREATED:20260423T133500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220711Z
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SUMMARY:Noelia: The True Face of Euthanasia
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, ECR MEP Laurence Trochu will host an event at the European Parliament addressing the issue of euthanasia. \nThe discussion will focus on the recent case of 25-year-old Noelia Castillo in Spain\, which has raised significant ethical and legal questions\, particularly in relation to family consent and the application of existing legislation. The event will feature Polonia Castellanos\, lawyer for Noelia’s parents\, who will outline the case and highlight what are seen as shortcomings in current euthanasia laws.
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/noelia_the_true_face_of_euthanasia/
LOCATION:European Parliament\, Strasbourg
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DTSTART:20260428T100000
DTEND:20260428T120000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220707Z
CREATED:20260423T134600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220707Z
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SUMMARY:The future of Europe’s automotive sector
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, a policy-focused conference hosted by Alexandr Vondra together with Carlo Fidanza (ECR)\, Miriam Lexmann (EPP) and Andreas Glück (RE) will bring together policymakers and industry stakeholders to discuss the European Commission’s automotive policy package presented in December\, with a particular focus on CO₂ emission standards and their impact on the sector. \nThe event will provide a platform for direct exchange on regulatory developments affecting the EU automotive industry\, including the balance between decarbonisation objectives and industrial competitiveness. Discussions will address how current and upcoming rules shape investment decisions\, innovation and the long-term sustainability of the sector. The conference contributes to the broader EU debate on ensuring that climate policies remain realistic and proportionate while safeguarding Europe’s automotive base and global competitiveness.  \nWhen: Tuesday @ 10:00–12:00\,  \nWhere: WEISS S4.3\, Strasbourg
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/the_future_of_europes_automotive_sector/
LOCATION:Strasbourg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260429T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260429T180000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220714Z
CREATED:20260423T133200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220714Z
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SUMMARY:The Muslim Brotherhood: Political Islam\, separatism and western naivety
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, ECR MEP Nicolas Bay will host an event at the European Parliament on the influence and implications of the Muslim Brotherhood in Europe. \nThe discussion comes at a time of growing political and institutional attention across Europe to the role of transnational Islamist networks and their potential impact on democratic societies. The event will examine the concept of political Islam—the use of religion as a vehicle for political objectives—and explore concerns around separatism associated with the Muslim Brotherhood and its affiliates. It will also address what has been described as “Western naivety”: the perception that European institutions and governments may have underestimated the nature and objectives of certain Islamist movements operating within liberal democracies. Among the speakers will be His Excellency Mohamed Al Sahlawi\, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the European Union.
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/the_muslim_brotherhood_political_islam_separatism_and_western_naivety/
LOCATION:European Parliament\, Strasbourg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260430T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260430T110000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220703Z
CREATED:20260427T134500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220703Z
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SUMMARY:UK Cases and Testimony on Freedom of Speech
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, ECR MEP and President of the ECR Working Group on Freedom of Speech\, Stephen Bartulica\, will host an event examining recent UK cases related to restrictions on public expression\, including testimony from affected individuals. \nThe discussion will focus in particular on the introduction of buffer zones around abortion clinics and their implications for fundamental rights. A central case is the ongoing prosecution of Isabel Vaughan-Spruce\, which represents the first major test under the UK’s national buffer zone legislation (Public Order Act 2023). Vaughan-Spruce is a long-standing charity volunteer who has supported women facing crisis pregnancies for over twenty years. \nThe session will explore how buffer zone laws are increasingly being used to restrict peaceful activities such as silent prayer and expressions of conscience in public spaces\, raising broader concerns about the protection of freedom of expression\, thought\, and religion across the European Union. \nProgramme: \n• 10:00 – 10:10 Opening remarks – MEP Stephen Nikola Bartulica (10 minutes) \n• 10:10 – 10:40 Guest testimony – Isabel Vaughan-Spruce\, charity volunteer and Director of UK March for Life (30 minutes) Personal account of repeated arrests for silent prayer\, acquittal\, police compensation\, and current criminal charges (trial scheduled for October 2026) \n• 10:40 – 11:00 Q&A session – Open discussion with Members
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/uk_cases_and_testimony_on_freedom_of_speech/
LOCATION:European Parliament\, Strasbourg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260505T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260505T190000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220647Z
CREATED:20260430T130600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220647Z
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SUMMARY:Opera Heritage: The Arena di Verona Highlights
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday evening\, ECR MEP Daniele Polato will host “Opera Heritage: The Arena di Verona Highlights\,” celebrating the richness of Italian operatic tradition. \nThe event will provide an opportunity not only to celebrate the Art of Opera Singing\, a jewel of Italian tradition recently inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity\, but also to highlight the cultural and artistic significance of the Fondazione Arena on the international stage and the positive impact that the Arena di Verona has on the local area.  \nThe programme will feature contributions from distinguished speakers\, including European Parliament Vice-President Antonella Sberna and Cecilia Gasdia\, General Manager of Fondazione Arena di Verona\, alongside a presentation of the Arena Opera Festival and its accessibility initiatives.  \nThis event offers a unique opportunity to experience the richness of Italian operatic tradition within the European Parliament\, while highlighting its enduring cultural value and contribution to local communities. \nWhen: Tuesday @ 19:00 \nWhere: YEHUDI MENUHIN space\, SPAAK\, floor 1 \nProgramme: \n19:05 – Introduction By MEP Daniele Polato \n19:10 – Opening remarks By Vice-President Antonella Sberna \n19:15 – Presentation By Cecilia Gasdia (General Manager\, Fondazione Arena di Verona)\, Presentation of the Opera Festival\, its history\, and key projects (“Arena per Tutti” and “Arena Family”) \n19:30 – Video presentation on Arena Opera Festival video \n19:35 – Presentation By Stefano Trespidi (Deputy Artistic Director) Nomisma study on socio-economic impact of the Arena di Verona and the “67 Colonne” fundraising project \n19:50 – Concert performed by the artists of the Arena di Verona. \n20:30 – Closing remarks By MEP Daniele Polato and Cecilia Gasdia
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/opera_heritage_the_arena_di_verona_highlights/
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DTSTART:20260506T093000
DTEND:20260506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220653Z
CREATED:20260430T081800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220653Z
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SUMMARY:Drones in Europe: Bridging civil and military needs
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, MEP Reinis Poznaks will co-host an international workshop on the role of drones in Europe’s security and defence. \nThe event will bring together policymakers\, industry representatives\, and security experts to examine how the European Union can better translate its strong technological and research base in the drone sector into effective deployment and operational capacity. Despite global leadership in innovation\, Europe continues to face challenges in scaling up and integrating drone technologies\, particularly when compared to more deployment-oriented international competitors. The first panel discussion will focus on the regulatory and structural barriers that hinder large-scale deployment in Europe. The second panel will address the growing threat posed by drones to critical infrastructure across Member States. The workshop will contribute to the broader policy debate on Europe’s defence readiness\, technological sovereignty and internal security\, highlighting the need for a more coordinated and strategic approach to drone deployment and protection.  \nAGENDA: \n9:30 Welcome Remarks \nMEP Reinis Poznaks \nMEP Jan-Christoph Oetjen \n9:40 I. Panel Discussion: Why Europe Innovates but Doesn’t Deploy?  \nModerator \nJan-Christoph Oetjen \nMEP Renew\, Germany \nSpeakers \n\nLarissa Haas\, Senior Policy Advisor at the Federal Office of Civil Aviation in Switzerland\nChristine Raab\, Independent drone expert and former Secretary-General of AME\nJulie Marionneau\, Director of International Relations\, Aerospace\, Defence\, Security and Space (ADS) Group\n\nQ&A Session \n10:35 II. Panel Discussion: Enhancing Resilience of Member State Critical Infrastructure Against Drone Attacks  \nModerator \nReinis Poznaks \nMEP ECR\, Latvia \nSpeakers \n\nOliver Lichtenstein\, Co-Chairman of European Association for Unmanned Aviation (UAV Dach)\nFleur Kokke\, Advisor for resilience and (counter-)drones at the Port of Rotterdam \nClaudio Palestini\, Head\, Innovation and Technology Adoption Defence Industry\, Innovation and Armaments Division\nLaila Odiņa\, Chairwoman of the Board and CEO of RIX Riga Airport \n\nQ&A Session \n11.25 Closing remarks \nJan-Christoph Oetjen & Reinis Poznaks
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/drones_in_europe_bridging_civil_and_military_needs/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260506T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260506T123000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220655Z
CREATED:20260504T133416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220655Z
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SUMMARY:Capping and degressivity within the new CAP
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday 6 May\, Veronika Vrecionová (ECR)\, together with colleagues from EPP and Renew\, and with MEP Carlo Fidanza (ECR) among the speakers\, will host an event dedicated to one of the most sensitive and politically relevant questions in the future Common Agricultural Policy (CAP 2028–2034): degressivity and capping of direct payments. \nThe discussion aims to open a constructive and honest debate on how to ensure a fairer distribution of support\, while maintaining a competitive and resilient agricultural sector across the EU. At a time when generational renewal\, market pressures and public expectations are increasing\, the question is no longer whether to act\, but how to design measures that deliver real results. \nBringing together representatives from EU institutions and leading experts\, the event will explore the Commission’s approach\, its potential impact across Member States\, and possible compromise solutions. \nThe objective is clear: to move beyond slogans and contribute to a more balanced\, realistic and forward-looking CAP. \nWhen: Wednesday @10:30–12:30  \nWhere: ANTALL 6Q1\, Brussels \nCo-hosts: \n\nVeronika Vrecionová\, ECR\nNorbert Lins\, EPP\nBarry Cowen\, RE\n\nSpeakers: \n\nCarlo Fidanza\, ECR\nIliana Ivanova\, European Court of Auditors\nGijs Schilthuis\, European Commission\nAlan Matthews\, Trinity College Dublin\n\n  \nInterpretation will be available in English\, Czech\, German\, and Italian.
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/capping-and-degressivity-within-the-new-cap/
LOCATION:Brussels
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260506T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260506T170000
DTSTAMP:20260929T220651Z
CREATED:20260430T090000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220651Z
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SUMMARY:The future of Kurds and Christians in the Middle East: European perspectives and regional dynamics
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday afternoon\, MEP Georgiana Teodorescu will organise an international conference on the rights of ethnic identities for a sustainable and inclusive future. \nMembers of the European Parliament\, Israeli officials\, Kurdish leaders and Baha’i Communities representatives\, academics and journalists will hold an open dialogue on the current state of play and the future of communities amid the Middle East profound geopolitical and social transition. The trajectory of its ethnic and religious minorities has become a litmus test for the region’s commitment to universal human rights as those to freedom of religion or belief and to ethnic identities. \nBy focusing on the intersecting experiences of Kurdish\, Christian\, and Baha’i communities\, the speakers will look beyond mere “tolerance” towards a robust framework of equal citizenship and protected liberties. \nAGENDA \n14:00 Opening remarks \n• MEP Georgiana TEODORESCU\, ECR\, Romania \n• MEP Nicola PROCACCINI\, Co-Chair of European Conservatives and Reformists Group\, President of New Direction Foundation\, ECR\, Italy  \n14:15 Panel 1: Situation of Kurds in the Middle East \n• Written statement from H.E President Masoud BARZANI \n• Amichai CHIKLI\, Minister of Diaspora Affairs of Israel (remotely) \n• Ceng SAGNIC\, US Director at the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs (JCFA)\, Chief of Analysis (COA) at TAM-C Group (remotely) \n• Awring SHAWAYS\, Founding president KG Lobby Center \n• Dr. Sherkoh ABBAS\, President of the Kurdistan National Assembly of Syria (remotely) \n• Khaled AZIZI\, Spokesperson of the Kurdistan Democratic Party of Iran PDKI \n• Rashidi RAHIM\, Head of the Office of International Relations\, Confederation of Kurdistani Diaspora \n• Ionuț COJOCARU\, Associate Professor\, Politehnica University of Bucharest \n• Ariel BULSHTEIN\, Journalist\, translator\, lecturer and lawyer (remotely) \n• Yossi KUPERWASSER\, Head of The Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS) (remotely) \n15:30 Panel 2: Situation of Christians in the Middle East \n• MEP Geadis GEADI\, ECR\, Cyprus \n• MEP Arkadiusz MULARCZYK\, ECR\, Poland \n• MEP Adrian AXINIA\, ECR\, Romania \n• Charlie WEIMERS\, ECR\, Sweden \n16:15 Panel 3: Situation of Baha’i Communities in the Middle East \n• Alesandro BENEDETTI\, Representative of the Brussels office\, Bahá’í International Community \n• Ziba PEZESHKZAD\, Policy Officer\, Bahá’í International Community \n16:35 Q&A \n16:50 Closing remarks  \n• MEP Georgiana Teodorescu\, ECR\, Romania
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/the_future_of_kurds_and_christians_in_the_middle_east_european_perspectives/
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SUMMARY:Promoting early detection for better cardiovascular outcomes
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, 7 May\, ECR MEP and member of the European Parliament’s Public Health Committee\, Aurelijus Veryga\, will host an event focused on improving early detection of cardiovascular conditions and advancing comprehensive health check programmes across Europe. \nCardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in Europe\, despite significant advances in treatment. Persistent challenges—including late diagnosis\, inconsistent screening approaches\, variations in care pathways\, and gaps in prevention—continue to limit progress. \nOn 16 December 2025\, the European Commission published the EU Safe Hearts Plan\, which includes a flagship initiative for a Council Recommendation on cardiovascular health checks. This Recommendation aims to provide a framework for Member States to implement structured health checks targeting the early detection of cardiovascular diseases\, diabetes\, and obesity. It seeks to place screening and diagnosis at the centre of health systems while reducing inequalities through a more standardised\, data-driven\, and integrated approach. \nIn this context\, MEP Veryga will bring together key stakeholders to discuss the current landscape of national health check programmes across the EU. The event—supported by the EFPIA Cardiovascular Health Platform and organised in collaboration with the European Alliance for Cardiovascular Health (EACH)—will foster dialogue between policymakers and scientific communities\, and help catalyse coordinated action ahead of the publication of the Council Recommendation and its subsequent discussion in the European Council.
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/promoting-early-detection-for-better-cardiovascular-outcomes/
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SUMMARY:ECR Group Study Days in Vilnius
DESCRIPTION:From Tuesday to Friday\, ECR MEPs will meet in Vilnius\, Lithuania\, for a series of Study Days. \nThis key meeting brings together European Conservatives to reflect on the role and priorities of centre-right and conservative forces in the European Union.  \nThe debates will bring together a wide range of voices\, ensuring a broad exchange of views. \nDiscussions will focus on safeguarding Europe’s conservative and Christian foundations\, addressing the continent’s demographic decline. including its causes and potential solutions\, exploring the future of Europe as either a union of sovereign nations or a federal entity\, and examining the role of the United States in Europe’s security landscape. \nStudy Days serve as an internal platform for strategic debate\, enabling the exchange of ideas that help shape the ECR Group’s approach to major policy challenges. They allow ECR MEPs to share expertise\, refine common priorities and strengthen cooperation across delegations.  \nTuesday 12 May \n\n16:10 – 17:40: 1st Working Session: \n\n‘The Value of Europe is the Europe of Values”. Defending conservative values\, Christian values and the traditional family as the basis for preserving our civilization and European identity. \nWednesday 13 May \n\n10:00 – 11:30: 2nd Working Session: \n\nThe demographic collapse of Europe\, causes and solutions of the problem. \n\n13:30 -15:00: 3rd Working Session:\n\n  \nEurope of homelands or a European federation? Which vision of the Community will determine the future of the Old Continent\, and which will be better for its residents?  \nThursday 14 May  \n\n09:30 – 11.00: 4thWorking Session:\n\n \n  \nThe Role of the U.S. in Ensuring Security in Central and Eastern Europe \n13:00 – 14:15 Meeting with the authorities of the Lithuanian Parliament  \n\nJuozas Olekas\, President of the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania\, \n Aušrinė Norkienė\, Vice-President of the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania \nBronis Ropė\, Chair of the Committee on Rural Affairs\, \nJaroslav Narkevič\, Chair of the Committee on State Administration and Local Authorities and others MP\n\n14:15 – 14:45 Press conference in the Lithuanian Parliament attended by  \n\nNicola Procaccini\, Co-Chair of the ECR Group\, \nPatryk Jaki\, Co-Chair of the ECR Group\, \nAntonella Sberna\, Vice President of the EP\, \nWaldemar Tomaszewski\, Head of the Lithuanian Delegation in ECR Group\, \nAurelijus Veryga\, Chairman of the Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union\, \nAušrinė Norkienė\, Vice-President of the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania\nJaroslav Narkevič\, Chair of the Parliamentary Faction of the LFGU–CFA in the Lithuanian Seimas.
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/ecr_group_study_days_in_vilnius/
LOCATION:Vilnius\, Lithuania
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SUMMARY:Critical Raw Materials: Can Europe Turn Targets into Projects?
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, the ECR Working Group on Competitiveness\, hosted by ECR MEPs Beatrice Timgren and Ondřej Krutílek\, will hold a meeting on critical raw materials\, focusing on permitting\, dependency risks\, and Europe’s industrial competitiveness. \nCritical raw materials are increasingly central to Europe’s competitiveness\, strategic autonomy and industrial resilience. While the EU has set ambitious targets\, important questions remain about whether projects can be delivered on time and at the necessary scale. This discussion will focus on permitting delays\, investment conditions\, processing capacity and dependency risks\, including Europe’s continued reliance on third-country supply chains. The event will hear from speakers including Mariateresa Vivaldini MEP\, ECR shadow rapporteur on the proposed amendment to the Critical Raw Materials Act.  \nSpeakers: \n\nMARIATERESA VIVALDINI\, ECR MEP\nVOJTECH KASPAR\, GEOMET\nMARIA SUNER\, CEO\, SVEMIN\nKAROLINA KUS\, KGHM POLSKA MIEDZ\nELENA MARROCCHINO\, Pofessor\, University of Ferrara
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/critical_raw_materials_can_europe_turn_targets_into_projects/
LOCATION:European Parliament\, Strasbourg
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