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SUMMARY:Event: Russian Neo-Imperialism – The phenomenon of Russian aggressive ideology
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday 4 March\, ECR MEPs Adam Bielan and Michał Dworczyk will host a discussion on Russian neo-imperialism and the aggressive ideology of “Ruscism.” \nOrganised in collaboration with the Mission of Ukraine to the EU\, the event will focus on strategies to counter Russia’s aggressive ideology. \nAs Russia’s threats to European stability and security persist\, this debate will bring together leading experts\, policymakers\, and MEPs to analyse the ideological foundations of Russian aggression and explore effective countermeasures. \nThe event will also feature the presentation of the book “Multidimensional Ruscism”\, with insights from experts such as Volodymyr Ohryzko\, former Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine\, Alim Aliev\, deputy director of the Ukrainian Institute and H.E. Mr Vsevolod Chentsov\, Head of the Mission of Ukraine to the European Union. \nA high-level panel of MEPs will also provide their perspectives\, followed by an open Q&A session. \nWhen: Tuesday 4 March @ 10:30 – 12:30 \nWhere: SPINELLI 5E2
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/event_russian_neo_imperialism_the_phenomenon_of_russian_aggressive_ideology/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250304T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250304T180000
DTSTAMP:20260929T221143Z
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SUMMARY:Event: Eating Disorders\, Mental Health and EU Policies: Challenges and Future Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, 4 March\, ECR MEP and European Parliament Vice President Antonella Sberna\, EPP MEP Maria Walsh\, and the European Food Forum will host a discussion on the EU’s approach to eating disorders\, mental health\, and their broader societal impacts. \nThe event will explore the regulatory landscape\, prevention strategies\, the role of social media\, and the integration of mental health and nutrition in EU policies. Experts\, including representatives from the European Commission and WHO\, will share insights on improving awareness\, accessibility\, and policymaking. \nThe event will examine the broader social factors influencing mental health\, such as education\, gender inequality\, poverty\, and unemployment\, highlighting the need for a comprehensive\, intersectoral approach to early intervention. It will also explore the role of social media and influencers in shaping youth behaviors\, particularly their impact on body image and unhealthy habits. \nDespite growing awareness and treatment options\, challenges like misinformation\, accessibility\, and societal norms continue to affect how eating disorders are understood and managed. By bringing together policymakers\, healthcare professionals\, and those affected\, this event aims to drive evidence-based\, forward-thinking solutions in regulation and healthcare\, reinforcing the European Food Forum’s commitment to prioritizing mental health. \nWhen: Tuesday @ 16:00 – 18:00 \nWhere: SPINELLI 5E3  \nDraft Agenda \nModerator: Filippo Giuffrida Répaci – Director at RadioCom.tv \n16:00 – 16:10 Opening Remarks by ⁠MEP Antonella Sberna and MEP Maria Walsh  \n16:10 – 16:45 Panel Discussion 1: Regulatory Landscape on health-related policies – Eating Disorders and Mental Health  \n16h45 – 17h50 Panel Discussion 2: Towards Future Solutions and Policies  \n17h50 – 18h00 Closing Remarks by MEPs Antonella Sberna and Maria Walsh
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/event_eating_disorders_mental_health_and_eu_policies_challenges_and_future/
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DTSTART:20250305T100000
DTEND:20250305T120000
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SUMMARY:Event: Independent automotive sector - a way to sustainable and affordable transport
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday 5 March\, ECR MEP Kosma Złotowski and the European Garage Equipment Association will host an event focusing on the role of the independent automotive sector in maintaining competitive and accessible mobility solutions for European citizens and businesses. \nThe European automotive sector is at a crossroads. As the average age of vehicles rises and the cost of maintenance increases\, ensuring access to affordable and sustainable vehicle services is more crucial than ever. \nThis discussion will explore the future of the automotive industry in Europe from the perspective of SMEs providing maintenance services. It will also address new European Commission policies impacting the sector\, including mandatory fleet greening and the 2035 combustion engine ban. \nWhen: Wednesday 5 March @ 10:00-12:00 \nWhere: SPINELLI 1H1 \nAGENDA \n• 10:00 – 10:15: welcome Kosma Zlotowski –MEP \n• 10:15 – 10:45: Why does the independent automotive sector need access to in-vehicle data\, functions and resources?  \n• 10:45 – 11:15: Role of periodical technical inspection in safer and greener road transport. pn measurement. \n• 11:15 – 11:45: Final remarks & discussion
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/event_independent_automotive_sector_a_way_to_sustainable_and_affordable_tra/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250305T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250305T160000
DTSTAMP:20260929T221135Z
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SUMMARY:Event: Extremist networks and European security – Addressing the Threat of Samidoun and Masar Badil
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, 5 March\, ECR MEP Bert-Jan Ruissen\, together with Malik Azmani (Renew\, Netherlands)\, Antonio López-Istúriz White (EPP\, Spain)\, and Hannes Heide (S&D\, Austria)\, will host a conference on the threat posed by extremist organisations such as Samidoun and Masar Badil (‘The Palestinian Movement for the Alternative Path’) in Europe. \nBoth organisations support armed violence and resistance against Western democracies\, making them a significant security threat in Europe. Speakers at the conference include Imam Hassan Chalghoumi\, president of the Association of French Imams; Claude Moniquet\, director of the European Strategic Intelligence & Security Centre; and Ángel Mas\, president of Acom\, a Spanish organisation fighting anti-Semitism.  \nTo register for this event\, email: fetsje.vanhoudt@europarl.europa.eu  \nAgenda: \nHost: \n\nBert-Jan Ruissen MEP (ECR)\n\nCo-Hosts: \n\nMalik Azmani MEP (Renew) \nAntonio López-Istúriz White MEP (EPP) \nHannes Heide MEP (S&D)\n\nChair: \n\nPatricia Teitelbaum\, President IMPAC aisbl\n\nSpeakers: \n\nImam Hassan Chalghoumi Chair\, Conference of Imams of France \nClaude Moniquet Co-director\, European Strategic Intelligence & Security Centre \nAngel Mas President\, ACOM \nSacha Stawski (tbc) Chair\, Honestly Concerned \nMzahen Alsaloum (tbc) former intelligence analyst and HUMINT programs manager
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/event_extremist_networks_and_european_security_addressing_the_threat_of_sam/
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SUMMARY:Event: Financing our defence– The case for the defence\, security and resilience bank
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, ECR MEP and Chair of the Eastern Frontline Group\, Reinis Pozņaks will host a roundtable discussion on the need for a Defence\, Security and Resilience Bank (DSR Bank) to address underinvestment in Europe’s defence sector \nAs geopolitical tensions rise and global economic conditions shift\, ensuring stable and long-term defence financing has become a critical challenge. This discussion will explore how the proposed DSR Bank could provide low-interest loans for defence modernization\, facilitate equipment leasing\, support critical infrastructure\, and aid rebuilding efforts in conflict zones such as Ukraine. Expert guests include Robert Murray\, Senior Fellow\, Atlantic Council\, Former Head of NATO’s Intelligence\, Surveillance and Reconnaissance; Robbie Boyd CEO\, Encompass\, Brigadier General (Ret’d) British Armed Forces; and Rebecca Harding\, Senior Fellow\, British Foreign Policy Group. \nWhen: Thursday @ 14:00 – 16:00 \nWhere: SPINELLI 1H1 \nAgenda: \n14.00: Welcome Remarks: Reinis Poznaks ECR MEP\, Chairman & Founder\, Eastern Frontline Group\, SEDE Coordinator  \n14.05: Keynote Speech: The Defence\, Security and Resilience Bank – What It Does & How It Works \nRobert Murray\, Senior Fellow\, Atlantic Council\, Former Head of NATO’s Intelligence\, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) \n14.15 I. ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION Financing Our Defence – The Case for the Defence\, Security and Resilience Bank  \nModerator \nRobbie Boyd\, CEO\, Encompass\, Brigadier General (Ret’d) British Armed Forces \nSpeakers \nRobert Murray\, Senior Fellow\, Atlantic Council\, Former Head of NATO’s Intelligence\, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) \nRebecca Harding\, Senior Fellow\, British Foreign Policy Group \nReinis Poznaks\, MEP \nFollowed by Q & A Session
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/event_financing_our_defence_the_case_for_the_defence_security_and_resilienc/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250311T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250311T080000
DTSTAMP:20260929T221130Z
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SUMMARY:Event: round table on forced marriages and other related violence
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday morning\, ECR LIBE Coordinator Assita Kanko will hold a roundtable and breakfast meeting with survivors of forced marriage and marital captivity. \nThe roundtable is organised in collaboration with the ECR working group connecting and empowering female conservative leaders. \nThe meeting will focus on the horrible situation of ‘marital captivity’. The term describes a situation whereby a person is trapped in a forced marriage. In the vast majority of cases the trapped person is a woman and she cannot get a divorce from her abusive marriage because the marriage is concluded under religious law\, usually sharia law\, in a foreign country.  \nMarital captivity is more common than you think\, especially in certain immigrant communities. The Netherlands is the first EU country that adopted legislation aimed at helping women in this situation.  \nWe have invited several experts and witnesses who have experienced and escaped marital captivity in Europe.  \nThe event will be attended by European Commissioner for Democracy\, Justice\, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection\, Michael McGrath and European Vice-President\, Antonella Sberna.  \nThe meeting will take place on March 11 from 8:00 – 9:30 in the European Parliament\, Strasbourg. \nProgramme: \n– 08:00 – 08:10 Welcome and introductions \n– 08:10 to 09:00 Exchange of views with the witnesses and MEPs \n– 09:00 to 09:30 Conclusion and next steps
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/event_round_table_on_forced_marriages_and_other_related_violence/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250312T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250312T200000
DTSTAMP:20260929T221132Z
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SUMMARY:Event: Rebuilding Europe in the footsteps of Saint Benedict
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday 12 March\, ECR MEPs Marion Maréchal and Laurence Trochu will host a conference and discussion with American writer Rod Dreher\, on the theme of rebuilding Europe in the footsteps of Saint Benedict. \nRod Dreher\, who describes himself as ‘a believing Christian and a committed conservative’\, is the author of several books\, including the acclaimed essay The Benedict Option\, published in the United States in 2017 and translated into several languages. His latest book\, Living in Wonder: Finding Mystery and Meaning in a Secular Age\, has just been published. \nThe discussion will explore how the principles of Saint Benedict\, particularly those of faith\, community\, and cultural preservation\, can serve as a foundation for rebuilding Europe in an era of political and social upheaval. \nEuropean Parliament Vice-President Antonella Sberna will conclude the event.  \nAfter the conference\, Rod Dreher will be signing his latest book.  \nInterpretation will be available in English; French; Italian; Polish.
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/event_rebuilding_europe_in_the_footsteps_of_saint_benedict/
LOCATION:European Parliament\, Strasbourg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250318T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250318T180000
DTSTAMP:20260929T221127Z
CREATED:20250314T075100Z
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SUMMARY:Event: Brain Health Plans Summit
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, 18 March\, MEP Aurelijus Veryga\, ECR deputy coordinator for the European Parliament’s Public Health Committee\, will host the Brain Health Plans Summit. \nOrganised in collaboration with the European Brain Council\, this event will focus on the establishment of national brain health plans to address the burden of brain disorders—both neurological and mental. This event aims to highlight recent developments in the establishment of national brain strategies in Europe and beyond\, in line with the WHO’s call for Member States to commit to addressing the burden of brain disorders in a cohesive manner by 2030-2031. It will serve as a platform for showcasing success stories and best practices\, fostering knowledge exchange\, encouraging brainstorming\, and facilitating the development of additional brain health plans.
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/event_brain_health_plans_summit/
LOCATION:European Parliament – European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) Building\, MTS30 (Rue Montoyer 30)
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250323
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SUMMARY:Event: Rooted Principles\, Stronger Future
DESCRIPTION:Rooted Principles\, Stronger Future: The Heritage of Saint Benedict in the Values of European Conservatism \nOn Thursday and Friday 20 and 21 March 2025 in Subiaco\, Italy—a place of deep spiritual and cultural significance for Europe—ECR MEPs will gather for 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.  \nSubiaco is home to the Sanctuary of the Sacro Speco (Holy Cave)\, one of the most significant places of Benedictine spirituality dating back almost a thousand years.  \nThe Benedictine monks were the first to understand the importance of the preservation and transmission of knowledge. Via the official “Rule”\, in their scriptoria\, the monks copied sacred and profane texts by hand\, thus providing an essential contribution to the preservation and spread of European culture and heritage. \nDuring the two-day event\, ECR MEPs will take part in the yearly town celebrations in honour of Benedict\, Saint Patron of Europe.  \nOn the morning of Friday 21 March\, the main day of the celebrations\, the ECR Group will welcome former ECR Co-Chair\, Professor Ryszard Legutko\, for a lectio magistralis on the topic of European identity. \nIn a time when Europe’s cultural and intellectual foundations are increasingly challenged by radical ideological movements\, the ECR Group will stand strong in reaffirming the enduring values that have shaped European civilization. \nProgramme: \nThursday\, 20 March \n\n17:00: Celebration of the Holy Mass at the Sacro Speco of Subiaco\, with the traditional coronation of the statue of Saint Benedict.\n\nFriday\, 21 March \n\n11:00: ECR Conference at Teatro Narzio\n\no Opening remarks by Antonella Sberna\, Vice President of the European Parliament \no Lectio Magistralis by Prof. Ryszard Legutko\, philosopher and former Co-President of the ECR group. \no Roundtable discussion with Members of the European Parliament. \n\n16:00 – 19:30: Solemn celebrations in honour of Saint Benedict\, Patron of Europe.\n\no Procession of the Patron Saint through the town’s streets\, starting from the Basilica of Saint Andrew the Apostle\, followed by a Solemn Eucharistic Celebration. \no Performance by local marching bands. \no Institutional moment with representatives of the Italian Government\, the Italian and European Parliaments\, and local authorities\, including a message by Roberta Metsola\, President of the European Parliament.
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/event_rooted_principles_stronger_future1/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250320T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250320T110000
DTSTAMP:20260929T221120Z
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SUMMARY:Event: Sexual and gender-based violence during the Hamas October 7 attack on Israel
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, ECR MEP Kristoffer Storm will welcome Professor Ruth Halperin-Kaddari to the European Parliament. \nProfessor Halperin-Kaddari will give a lecture on the disturbing sexual and gender-based violence that occurred during the Hamas October 7 attack on Israel. \nProfessor Halperin-Kaddari is a renowned Israeli legal scholar specialising in international women’s rights. She is also the author of The Dinah Project\, which has been instrumental in advocating for the recognition of and justice for victims of sexual violence in conflict. This discussion will shed light on the horrific abuses women suffered during the attack and provide an opportunity to explore how the EU should respond to such atrocities in the future.
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/event_sexual_and_gender_based_violence_during_the_hamas_october_7_attack_on/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250325T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250325T113000
DTSTAMP:20260929T221112Z
CREATED:20250323T091400Z
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SUMMARY:Event: When negligence kills
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, 25 March\, MEPs from the ECR Spanish delegation\, Nora Junco García and Diego Solier\, will host the event “When Negligence Kills”\, dedicated to the devastating floods of October 2024 that struck Eastern Spain. \nThe discussion will explore the chronology of events\, the perspective of civil society\, and the crucial role of volunteers in the disaster response. It will also examine what could have been done differently and the ongoing search for accountability. The event will feature testimonies from volunteers\, members of civil society\, and those directly impacted by the negligence of the authorities\, as well as voices from individuals who have taken action in the wake of the tragedy. \nAgenda:  \n10:00 Introduction  \n10:15 Civil Society \n\nTime line of events\nThe catastrophe as seen from the outside\nvolunteer movements\n\n10:30 Project on the back burner \n\nWhat could have been done\nA world without responsibilities \nWhen helping stops to be news\nProposals for the future \n\n11:30 Conclusion
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/event_when_negligence_kills/
LOCATION:European Parliament
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250325T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250325T123000
DTSTAMP:20260929T221110Z
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SUMMARY:Event: Innovative medicines: Not for small Member States?
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, 25 March\, ECR MEP Aurelijus Veryga will host the event “Innovative Medicines: Not for Small Member States?” \nMany EU Member States are facing growing challenges in ensuring the accessibility\, availability\, and affordability of costly innovative medicines. \nThis discussion will bring together policy experts\, EU stakeholders\, healthcare professionals\, and representatives from pharmaceutical companies to discuss key questions surrounding healthcare equity in Europe. \nInterpretation will be available in EN; PL; IT; LT.  \nAgenda:  \n10:00 – 10:10 Welcome: Aurelijus Veryga\, ECR MEP\, LT \n10:10- 10:30 Perspective of the Member States and European Union institutions: Voluntary cooperation of Member States in joint procurement of medicinal products \n\nOlivér Várhelyi\, Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare \n\n Availability and regulation of medicines in the European Union. Can the European Union initiate joint procurement of medicines? \n\nVice-Minister Daniel Naumovas\, Ministry of Health of the Republic of Lithuania\nKonstanty Radziwill\, former Minister of Health\, Poland\nGeorgios Ioannides\, Cyprus Deputy Permanent Representative to the EU\, COREPER\nOlivier Girard\, Head of Unit\, Counter-Measures\, European Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA)\nSteffen Thirstrup\, Chief Medical Officer\, European Medicines Agency\, Questions & Answers\n\nDifficulties and challenges due to the lack of innovative medicines? \n\nProfessor Tomas Lapinskas\, Director for Public Health\, Research and Education\, Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Kaunas Clinics\nProfessor Olivija Dobiliene\, Head of Ischaemic heart disease department\, Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Kaunas Clinics\nNeringa Ciakiene\, Director Lithuanian Cancer Patient Coalition\nSophie Turner\, Director Empowered By Us\, Rare disease advocacy \n\nHow to solve the shortage of innovative medicines? \n\nAdrian van den Hoven\, Director General of Medicines for Europe\nWaldemar Buda\, ECR\, PL\nRuggero Razza\, ECR\, IT\nMichalis Hadjipantela\, EPP\, CY
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/event_innovative_medicines_not_for_small_member_states/
LOCATION:European Parliament
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250327T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250327T120000
DTSTAMP:20260929T221115Z
CREATED:20250319T155400Z
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SUMMARY:Event: Status of Nuclear Fusion Research - Timing and development opportunities in Europe
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday 27 March\, ECR Co-Chair Nicola Procaccini will host a conference focusing on the current status of nuclear fusion research in Europe\, exploring both the timing and development opportunities available. \nThe event will feature contributions from representatives of DG Energy and the Fusion Industry Association. A key highlight will be the discussion of findings from a recent report authored by Professor Piero Martin\, a distinguished Professor of Experimental Physics at the University of Padua.  \nProfessor Martin’s research centers on plasma physics and nuclear fusion\, and his latest study examines the maturity of nuclear fusion research and its potential role in facilitating a secure\, sustainable\, and innovative energy transition. As Europe seeks to enhance its energy security\, reduce reliance on external energy sources\, and meet ambitious climate targets\, this discussion is particularly timely. \nAgenda: \nIntroductory remarks: \n• MEP Nicola Procaccini \n• MEP Letizia Moratti \nInterventions by \n• Mr Benoît Fourestié\, Acting Head of Unit DG ENER – European Commission \n• Professor Piero Martin\, Department of Physics and Astronomy – University of Padua \n• Mr Cyrille Mai Thanh\, Director EU Affairs-Fusion Industry Association
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/event_status_of_nuclear_fusion_research_timing_and_development_opportunitie/
LOCATION:European Parliament
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250331T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250331T180000
DTSTAMP:20260929T221107Z
CREATED:20250328T140000Z
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SUMMARY:Event: Combating Human Trafficking
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, 18:00\, ECR MEPs are organising a public event focused on cross-border cooperation and external border control in the fight against human trafficking. \nPromoted by ECR MEP Carlo Fidanza the event will open with remarks by Alessandro Ciriani MEP\, Vice-Coordinator of the ECR Group in the Committee on Civil Liberties\, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE). The discussion will be moderated by journalist and Formiche.net columnist Francesco De Palo. Participants will examine EU migration policy\, recent progress on transborder cooperation in tackling trafficking networks\, and the need to reinforce the EU’s external borders and engagement with third countries. \nThe event will be livestreamed on the Facebook and YouTube channels of the Italian ECR Delegation in the European Parliament. \nSpeakers: \n• Alessandro Ciriani\, MEP\, ECR Deputy Coordinator (LIBE) – Introductory Remarks \n• Francesco De Palo\, Journalist (Formiche.Net) – Moderator \n• Carlo Fidanza\, Head of FdI-ECR Delegation \n• Nicolas Bay\, MEP \n• Gianni Berrino\, Senator for Liguria and Schengen Committee Member \n• Sara Kelany\, Member of the Italian Parliament and Head of the Immigration Department of Fratelli d’Italia \n• Edmondo Cirielli\, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy – Closing Remarks \nWhen: Monday @ 18:00  \nWhere; WEISS N3.2\, EP Strasbourg
URL:https://ecrgroup.eu/event/event_stopping_trafficking_cross_border_cooperation_and_external_border_con/
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