The European Parliament has given its final green light to the first EU-wide rules on dog and cat welfare under ECR lead. ECR rapporteur Veronika Vrecionová has steered through the file, delivering a framework that tackles illegal breeding and trafficking of dogs and cats.
28 April 2026
The ECR Group welcomes the adoption by the European Parliament of the report on the control of the financial activities of the European Investment Bank (EIB), led by its rapporteur Dick Erixon, as a clear step towards stronger scrutiny, greater transparency and a renewed focus on delivering genuine value for European taxpayers.
28 April 2026
Parliament debates EU’s long-term budget priorities (MFF 2028–2034); Middle East crisis exposes Europe’s vulnerability; Omnibus VI - Simplification of requirements and procedures for chemicals; Adjusting the Market Stability Reserve for ETS2; Protecting EU companies, jobs and products; Parliament set for final vote on first EU-wide rules on dog and cat welfare under ECR lead; ECR supports fair participation for female MEPs; Combatting antisemitism; European Investment Bank Group Annual Report 2024; Accountability and justice for Ukraine; Addressing cyberbullying while safeguarding fundamental rights; Parliament debates and votes on the future of the EU livestock sector; The future of Europe’s automotive sector; The future of Europe’s automotive sector; The Muslim Brotherhood: Political Islam, separatism and western naivety; Noelia: The True Face of Euthanasia; Press briefing with ECR Co-Chairs Nicola Procaccini Patryk Jaki
24 April 2026
The European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) Group welcomes today’s decision by the Council to unlock the €90 billion loan for Ukraine, strengthening the country’s economic stability and its capacity to defend itself in the face of Russia’s continued war of aggression.
22 April 2026
Thursday 30 April 2026 @ 10:00 – 11:00 CET
UK Cases and Testimony on Freedom of SpeechOn 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.
DETAILSTuesday 28 April @ 10:00–12:00
The future of Europe’s automotive sectorOn 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.
DETAILSTuesday 28 April @ 10:00
Noelia: The True Face of EuthanasiaOn Tuesday, ECR MEP Laurence Trochu will host an event at the European Parliament addressing the issue of euthanasia.
DETAILSWednesday 29 April @ 16:30–18:00 CET
The Muslim Brotherhood: Political Islam, separatism and western naivetyOn Wednesday, ECR MEP Nicolas Bay will host an event at the European Parliament on the influence and implications of the Muslim Brotherhood in Europe.
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