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SUMMARY:Transatlantic Parliamentary Forum for a Free Cuba
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, the third session of the Transatlantic Parliamentary Forum for a Free Cuba will be held in Europe for the first time. The event will be co-hosted by ECR MEPs Carlo Findanza and Marius Kamiński. \nAs the humanitarian and human rights crisis imposed by the Cuban regime on the Island worsens\, the dictators strengthen their alliance with Europe’s enemies\, posing a growing threat not only to stability in the Americas but also contributing to the aggression in Ukraine.  \nThe gathered parliamentarians will send an unequivocal message of solidarity with the Cuban people and a call to European authorities to take decisive actions to end the Union’s support for a dictatorship that endangers the security and shared values.  \nCuba Decide’s Transatlantic Forum is an initiative bringing together European\, U.S.\, Canadian\, and Latin American lawmakers and civil society advocates to promote democracy and human rights in Cuba. The forum supports legislative efforts to denounce the Cuban regime\, advocate for the release of political prisoners\, and advance international action on human rights issues. It emphasises solidarity with the Cuban people and calls for sanctions and diplomatic pressure against Cuba’s government. \nWhen: Tuesday @ 14:00 – 17:00 \nWhere: SPINELLI 1H1
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/transatlantic_parliamentary_forum_for_a_free_cuba/
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SUMMARY:Poznań Economic Congress 14 - 15 November
DESCRIPTION:The Poznań Economic Congress 2024 will take place on Thursday and Friday. The Congress brings together policymakers\, industry leaders\, and academics to discuss pressing economic issues. The ECR Group will host two panels on Friday morning. \n​Friday 15 November. Panel 1. 10:30 – 11:30. Interpretation PL/EN  \n \nThe future of European steel industry: can regulatory policies reconcile climate action and competitiveness? \n\n  \nThe European steel industry is an indispensable part of many of the EU’s key manufacturing value chains and stands for innovation\, sought-after product solutions and high-quality jobs in Europe. Its companies are openly committed to contributing to the EU’s decarbonization and global climate goals.  \nHowever\, the industry warns that it is in its worst crisis since the financial and economic crisis of 2009. This is due to the impact of global steel overcapacity and unfair trade\, exacerbating the effects of low steel demand and high energy prices in the EU.  \nSteel production in the EU has shrunk by 30% since 2008 to 126 million tons in 2023. Restructuring and capacity reductions have led to the loss of nearly 100\,000 jobs over the past 15 years. Capacity utilization has recently fallen to its lowest\, non-viable level of around 60%. This trend continues. \nThe steel industry warns that without urgent action\, it will be difficult to maintain a resilient and sustainable steel industry in most EU Member States. \nSeveral other developments could affect the steel industry in the near future. The purpose of the panel is to stimulate the direction of these changes and their possible impact on the industry. \n– \nFriday 15 November. Panel 2. 11:45 – 12:53. Interpretation PL/EN  \nCrisis of competitiveness of the European economy- can we reverse negative trends? \n\n  \nExperts will explore the growing divide between the EU and global competitors like the US and China\, particularly in productivity\, innovation\, and emerging sectors such as AI. Central to the debate is Europe’s “impossible trinity”: the challenge of meeting social welfare\, climate\, and security targets without undermining economic stability. The panel will also discuss how to transform strategic visions into actionable policies\, particularly in the services sector\, which holds untapped potential to drive growth. Public engagement and societal support are another focus\, as speakers will debate whether the EU’s current development model can maintain prosperity for its citizens. Finally\, the conversation will address the recent Draghi’s Report on EU competitiveness\, weighing its proposals and considering whether it offers real solutions or simply delays tough decisions.\n  \n\n  \nLink to the Poznań Economic Congress website here.
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/pozna_economic_congress_14_15_november/
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SUMMARY:How to better tackle illegal immigration in Europe
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, the French delegation of the ECR Group will host an event focusing on tackling illegal migration in Europe. \n​The event will welcome Mr Maxime Aymar-Hemery\, Secretary General of the Observatory of Immigration and Demography. His speech will address the good practices implemented in certain Member States and also the shortcomings of the 2008 Return Directive and the solutions to remedy them. \nWhen: Wednesday @ 18:00 \nWhere: WEISS C2.1\, European Parliament Strasbourg
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/how_to_better_tackle_illegal_immigration_in_europe/
LOCATION:European Parliament\, Strasbourg
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