The European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) Group welcomes the appointment of a new EU Special Envoy for the promotion of freedom of religion or belief outside the European Union, following a prolonged vacancy that had weakened the EU’s credibility on this issue. Across the world, millions continue to face persecution on the basis of their religion or belief, with Christians among the most targeted in many regions.
26 March 2026
The European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) Group has warned that today’s vote on the AI Omnibus once again highlights a growing gap between the public rhetoric of the EPP and Renew and their actual voting behaviour, with key proposals to reduce regulatory burdens and support innovation failing to secure support.
26 March 2026
The European Conservatives and Reformists’ Shadow Rapporteur Mariusz Kamiński has warned that the EU’s new Anti-Corruption Directive can only be a first step, but falls short of delivering the level of ambition required to effectively tackle corruption across the Union.
25 March 2026
The European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) Group has called for a fundamental rethink of the EU’s climate and energy policy following the European Council meeting of 19 March, warning that current measures are driving up costs and weakening Europe’s economic position.
25 March 2026
The European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) Group has called on the European Commission to urgently halt and reassess the EU’s Emissions Trading System (ETS), warning that it is driving up energy costs and undermining Europe’s industrial competitiveness.
25 March 2026
Today in the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE), ECR rapporteur Elena Donazzan presented her draft report on the proposed EU Space Act, marking an early step in shaping a common European framework for space activities.
24 March 2026
The European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) Group takes note of the conclusion of the EU–Australia trade agreement as an important step towards strengthening economic ties with a like-minded partner and reinforcing Europe’s global trade network.
24 March 2026
Strengthening EU return procedures; AI Omnibus: Europe still needs competitiveness push; Stepping up the fight against corruption; Advancing a European Framework for space activities; Global Gateway; Restoring stability in EU–US trade relations; Ensuring energy security and affordability; Conclusions of the European Council; Press Conference: No-Go Zones, Immigration, Islamisation, and the rise of parallel societies
20 March 2026
