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Vondra: The future of transport cannot be built on a ban on internal combustion engines

The European Parliament today opened discussions on new CO₂ rules for cars and vans. Alexandr Vondra, ECR shadow rapporteur on the file, warned that Europe risks undermining its automotive industry by pursuing climate targets that ignore market realities and restrict technological choice.

2 June 2026

EU agrees on Returns Regulation: The era of returns has begun

The European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) Group welcomes the political agreement reached in the trilogue on the EU Returns Regulation.

1 June 2026

Week Ahead 1-5 June

ECR backs efforts to revise the 2035 ban of combustion engines; Approval of the EU–US trade framework; Final trilogue on the Return Regulation; ECR pushes to preserve strong air passenger protections; Climate Policy at a crossroads: ETS – Rethink or Replace?; Pillars of Prevention: How can immunisation support healthy ageing and prevent NCDs across Europe?; Poland the Great Project Congress

29 May 2026

ECR Group condemns Russian drone attack in Romania

The ECR Group strongly condemns the Russian drone attack that struck a residential building in Romania during the night, injuring civilians and causing significant damage.

29 May 2026

ECR Group congratulates new government in Latvia

Congratulations to Latvia’s new centre-right government led by Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs.

28 May 2026

ECR: Strengthening Cooperation between European and Latin American Conservatives

Members of the European Parliament and parliamentarians from Latin America and the Caribbean gathered in Mexico City from 26 to 28 May for the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly (EuroLat).

28 May 2026

ECR Group statement on the political situation in Bolivia

ECR EUROLAT MEPs express deep concern over the violent demonstrations and road blockades that have paralysed Bolivia for over 20 days.

27 May 2026

ECR congratulates ELAM on major gains in Cypriot parliamentary elections

The European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) Group congratulates its member party, National People's Front (ELAM), on its major gains in the 2026 Cypriot parliamentary elections.

25 May 2026

Week Ahead 25-31 May

Eastern Frontline Mission to Latvia; Green Week

22 May 2026

ECR welcomes Parliament’s backing for European Day in memory of victims of workplace accidents

The ECR Group has welcomed the European Parliament’s support for the establishment of an annual European Day for the victims of workplace accidents. In a resolution adopted in Strasbourg, Parliament also called for greater awareness of workplace safety risks and improved prevention policies across the European Union.

21 May 2026

Russia’s unfounded allegations: EP leaders express full solidarity with the Baltic states

On the initiative of the ECR Group, the European Parliament's Conference of Presidents has released a statement in response to Russia's allegations against Latvia as well as Estonia and Lithuania.

21 May 2026

ECR backs “Stop Destroying Videogames” initiative to strengthen digital consumer rights

The European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) Group has expressed strong support for the European Citizens’ Initiative “Stop Destroying Videogames”, arguing that consumers should not lose access to videogames they have legally purchased simply because publishers decide to discontinue online services.

21 May 2026