BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ECR Group - ECPv6.18.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ecrgroup.eu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ECR Group REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Brussels BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260414T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260414T110000 DTSTAMP:20260929T220721Z CREATED:20260415T133307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220721Z UID:6881-1776159000-1776164400@ecrgroup.eu 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecrgroup.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ukraine_event_.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260415T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260415T123000 DTSTAMP:20260929T220723Z CREATED:20260409T082700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220723Z UID:9805-1776249000-1776256200@ecrgroup.eu 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecrgroup.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WhatsApp_Image_2026-04-08_at_12.23.02.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260415T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260415T160000 DTSTAMP:20260929T220725Z CREATED:20260326T145500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220725Z UID:9799-1776258000-1776268800@ecrgroup.eu 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecrgroup.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/EHDS.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260421T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260421T120000 DTSTAMP:20260929T220716Z CREATED:20260417T121900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220716Z UID:9812-1776765600-1776772800@ecrgroup.eu 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecrgroup.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WhatsApp_Image_2026-04-17_at_16.05.33.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260423T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260423T120000 DTSTAMP:20260929T220719Z CREATED:20260417T085400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220719Z UID:9810-1776938400-1776945600@ecrgroup.eu 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecrgroup.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WhatsApp_Image_2026-04-17_at_12.12.00.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260428T100000 DTEND:20260428T100000 DTSTAMP:20260929T220711Z CREATED:20260423T133500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220711Z UID:9817-1777370400-1777370400@ecrgroup.eu 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecrgroup.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/euthanasia.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260428T100000 DTEND:20260428T120000 DTSTAMP:20260929T220707Z CREATED:20260423T134600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220707Z UID:9818-1777370400-1777377600@ecrgroup.eu 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecrgroup.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WhatsApp_Image_2026-04-22_at_14.45.14.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260429T163000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260429T180000 DTSTAMP:20260929T220714Z CREATED:20260423T133200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220714Z UID:9816-1777480200-1777485600@ecrgroup.eu 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecrgroup.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/brotherhood_event.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260430T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260430T110000 DTSTAMP:20260929T220703Z CREATED:20260427T134500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T220703Z UID:9822-1777543200-1777546800@ecrgroup.eu 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecrgroup.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/4f92ea9c-baab-49e2-878d-c9fc84306533.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR