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SUMMARY:Beyond the obstacle: Stories of life\, stories of triumph
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, to celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities\, ECR MEP’s Chiara Gemma and Lara Magoni will host an event entitled “Beyond the Obstacle. Stories of life\, stories of triumph”. \nThis meeting presents a unique opportunity to hear powerful personal stories and testimonies highlighting how individuals have overcome various physical and social barriers. The discussions aim to offer valuable insights into a central theme: that disability is not just a physical condition but also\, above all\, a cultural issue. The event aspires to raise awareness and promote a message of inclusion. The event will be opened by European Parliament President Roberta Metsola.  \nProgram: \nInstitutional Greetings: \n\nRoberta Metsola\, President of the European Parliament\nCarlo Fidanza\, ECR MEP\n\nIntroduction and opening remarks: \n\nChiara Gemma\, ECR MEP\nLara Magoni\, ECR MEP\n\nModerator: \n\nSimona Tedesco\, ‘Dove’ Editor-in-chief\, journalist RCS Corriere della Sera\n\nStories of life\, stories of triumph: \n\nStefano Buttafuoco\, Journalist and TV presenter\nGiuseppe and Yuri Primicerio\, Yuri Benefit di Orecchiette che vorreri\nFranco and Andrea Antonello\, i Bambini della Fate S.p.A. Impresa Sociale\nMauro Bernardi\, First disabled skiing instructor for people with disability\nGiuseppe Natale\, Gener manager of Coop\, Sociale San Bernardo\nSimona Atzori\, painter\, ballet dancer and writer\n\nEuropean perspectives:  \n\nElisabetta Montano\, Delegate of the European Parliament Secretary-General for Disability\nLoredana Dicsi\, Responsible for Internal Communication and youth coordinator of the European Disability Forum
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/beyond_the_obstacle_stories_of_life_stories_of_triumph/
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SUMMARY:Event: The Iranian Regime. Security implications for Europe and Israel
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, ECR MEP Bert-Jan Ruissen will host a conference on the Iranian regime\, security implications for Europe and Israel \nThe current Iranian regime is a threat to us all. And right now\, Israel is feeling the consequences. Keynote speakers will be Amit Halevi (Member of the Israeli Knesset)\, Professor Afshin Ellian (Founder of the Free Iran Committee) and Josh Reinsein (President of the Israel Allies Foundation).  \nThe event will take place at the European Parliament from 13.30 to 15.00 in room SPAAK 7C50. \nWhen: Wednesday@13:30 \nWhere: SPAAK7C50
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/event_the_iranian_regime-_security_implications_for_europe_and_israel/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241204T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241204T173000
DTSTAMP:20260929T221233Z
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SUMMARY:DSA: A threat to freedom of speech
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday 4 December\, ECR MEP Fernand Kartheiser and the ECR Group will host an event on the topic of “Protecting Freedom of Speech from Digital Platforms and Censorship Legislation”. \nMichael Shellenberger will be the guest speaker at the event. \nMr Shellenberger is a professor\, the author of books such as Apocalypse Never and San Fransicko\, and a journalist who has written on a wide range of topics including free speech\, homelessness\, and the environment. In December 2022\, following the acquisition of Twitter by Elon Musk\, Michael Shellenberger was one of the Twitter Files investigative journalists tasked with looking into censorship practices at the social media company. \nThe event will be livestreamed here. \nWhen: Wednesday 4 December  \nWhere: SPAAK 7C50\, European Parliament
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/dsa_a_threat_to_freedom_of_speech/
LOCATION:European Parliament
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241205T130000
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DTSTAMP:20260929T221221Z
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SUMMARY:A Fair Green Transition: Leaving No One Behind in EU Sustainability Efforts
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, ECR MEP Gheorghe Piperea will host a conference to discuss what is needed to achieve a fair and equitable green transition within the EU. \nAs the European Union navigates the complexities of the Green Deal\, it is crucial to address the balance between advancing sustainable energy initiatives and continued reliance on fossil fuels during this transformative period. On Thursday\, ECR MEP Gheorge Piperea will host a conference on “A Fair Green Transition: Leaving no one behind in the EU’s sustainability efforts”. The event will bring together leading politicians and representatives of the energy and justice sectors from Romania and other countries. The main objective is to promote a substantive and fruitful dialogue on how to achieve a just green transition in the EU. Speakers will also explore the new EU Directive 2024/1760 on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence\, which aims to ensure that all companies respect human rights and freedoms in their operations. The conference will share best practices and identify concrete steps to ensure that no Member State is left behind in the transition to greener energy solutions. \nParticipants: \n  \n– Kosma Zlotowski\, ECR MEP \n– Bogdan Rzonca\, ECR MEP \n– Arkadiusz Mularczyk\, ECR MEP \n– Paolo Inselvini\, ECR MEP \n– Brian Ricketts\, Secretary-General of EURACOAL \n– Maciej Drozd\, Director of the Energy and Climate Forum\, Poland \nThe conference will take place in the European Parliament\, Room Spinelli 1H1\, from 12:00 to 16:00. \nWhen: Thursday@12:00 \nWhere: Spinelli 1H1
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/a_fair_green_transition_leaving_no_one_behind_in_eu_sustainability_efforts/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241207
DTSTAMP:20260929T221219Z
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SUMMARY:Demographic Trilemma: Which Path Will Lithuania Choose?
DESCRIPTION:On Friday 6 December\, ECR MEP Aurelijus Veryga will host an international conference on demographic issues titled “Demographic Trilemma: Which Path Will Lithuania Choose?” in Vilnius\, Lithuania. \nThe conference will focus on Lithuania’s demographic challenges\, including the decline in large families\, delayed childbirth\, increased pressure on the social security system\, the impact of immigration on the economy\, and the challenges to national security. \n“The ECR Group has long advocated for addressing demographic issues. I am proud to work alongside colleagues who share this commitment and are determined to find solutions. The demographic crisis not only threatens Lithuania’s economy\, competitiveness\, and social security systems\, but it also affects our national identity and security. We must value motherhood and family-building as fundamental to state-building\, supporting families in their decisions to bring new members into society\,” said Mr VERYGA  \nPaolo Inselvini\, ECR member\, Witold d’Humilly de Chevilly\, Executive Director of the New Direction European political Foundation\, Inga Ruginienė\, Member of the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania and Minister-designate for Social Security and Labour\, along with other distinguished guests\, will formally welcome the participants. \nThe conference will bring together distinguished speakers\, including: \n• Dr. Aurelijus Veryga\, Member of the European Parliament \n• Dr. Dovilė Galdauskaitė\, Senior Specialist\, Population Statistics Division\, State Data Agency of Lithuania \n• Daiva Macijauskė\, Deputy Director\, Business Environment and Economy Department\, Confederation of Lithuanian Industrialists \n• Dr. Arvydas Nekrošius\, Professor\, Vilnius University \n• Boguslavas Gruževskis\, Interim Chair\, National Family Council \n• Dr. Lijana Gvaldaitė\, Associate Professor\, Vilnius University \n• Mark Daniel Regnerus\, Professor\, University of Texas at Austin \n• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vincentas Vobolevičius\, Head\, Economics and Politics Programme\, ISM \n• Linas Kontrimas\, Head\, Centre for Research in Political Communication\, VU Faculty of Communication \nThe event will explore key demographic challenges facing Lithuania\, including decline in the number of large families\, delayed childbirth\, growing pressure on the social security system\, the impact of third-country immigration on Lithuania’s economy\, national security concerns arising from demographic changes.  \nThe discussions will cover global trends and potential solutions for Lithuania’s demographic challenges\, with a focus on how to raise the prestige of large families and the role of media in this process.  \nThe event is open to representatives from municipalities\, government bodies\, NGOs\, and religious communities. Additionally\, a live webcast will be available on the DELFI news portal ( www.delfi.lt )
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/demographic_trilemma_which_path_will_lithuania_choose/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241214
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SUMMARY:ECR Group Study Days\, Warsaw
DESCRIPTION:From 10 – 13 December\, the European Conservatives and Reformists Group will host a series of Study Days in Warsaw. \nFrom Tuesday to Friday\, ECR MEPs will gather for study days in Warsaw\, Poland. Politicians\, policy experts and leading voices will come together to explore and discuss some of the most pressing challenges facing the European Union today: The rule of law in relation to freedom of expression and the EU’s core values in practice; the European Green Deal and a new wave of potential farmer protests; protecting external borders amid the weaponisation of migration and increasing migratory pressures; the chances of making the EU competitive again; the need for modern transport infrastructure in new member states and the example of the Central Communication Port (CPK); internet freedom and regulation; and whether there is still room for the family in the European social model. The study days will serve as a platform for cooperation between those who advocate a more pragmatic\, conservative approach in Europe\, aiming for an EU that focuses on doing less but doing it better.  \nWhen: Tuesday – Friday \nWhere: Warsaw\, Poland
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/ecr_group_study_days_warsaw-_december_10_13/
LOCATION:Warsaw\, Poland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241210T100000
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DTSTAMP:20260929T221217Z
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SUMMARY:Book presentation: “Allah has no business in my classroom”
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, ECR MEP Assita Kanko together with EPP MEP François-Xavier Bellamy\, will host a book presentation of the book “Allah has no business in my classroom” by Jean-Pierre Martin and Laurence D’Hondt. \nThe book addresses the issue of radical Islam in schools. The initial presentation in Brussels had to be cancelled due to threats against bookstore staff. The authors will be present at the presentation\, which is an opportunity to engage in critical conversation\, uphold freedom of expression and reject intimidation that seeks to silence vital dialogue. Interpretation will be provided in English\, Dutch and French.  \nProgramme: \n\n 09:30-10:00: Welcome and installation\n10:00-10:15: Introduction\n10:15-11:15: Presentation by the authors\n11:15-11:45: Q&A session\n11:45-12:00: Conclusion\n12:00-13:00: Reception
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/book_presentation_allah_has_no_business_in_my_classroom/
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