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Vision for Europe

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ECR backs AI Omnibus but warns: Europe still needs a competitiveness push

The European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) Group has supported today’s adoption of the European Parliament’s position on the AI Omnibus in the joint vote of the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) and the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE), while warning that the current compromise still falls short of what Europe needs to remain competitive in the global AI race.

18 March 2026

ECR: Time to halt the ETS and rethink Europe’s energy policy

Ahead of the European Council on 19–20 March, the ECR Group calls on EU leaders to halt the EU’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) and urgently address rising energy prices, as mounting costs continue to undermine Europe’s competitiveness and economy and place a growing burden on households.

17 March 2026

Week Ahead 16–20 March

ECR says AI deal falls short for Europe’s competitiveness ambition; Exchange of views with Kaja Kallas; 41st Carpathian Europe Forum

13 March 2026

ECR MEPs warn against trivialisation of far-left extremist violence in Europe

At the initiative of the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) Group, the European Parliament held a debate on Wednesday evening on the rise of political violence in Europe, with particular attention to acts committed by far-left extremist groups.

11 March 2026

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

22-24 March 2026

41st Carpathian Europe Forum. The Carpathians–Mountains That Connect. FRIENDS.

The ECR Group – Polish Delegation is co organising the 41st Carpathian Europe Forum, an international conference bringing together politicians, government ministers, diplomats, academics, business leaders, journalists, and representatives of international and regional organisations from across Central and Eastern Europe.

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4–6 March

Reaffirming Europe’s Christian roots: ECR MEPs visit Viterbo and Assisi

From Wednesday to Friday next week, ECR Group MEPs will gather in Viterbo and Assisi for a conference and programme of cultural visits devoted to reflecting on the spiritual and civilisational foundations of Europe and their enduring relevance for contemporary conservatism.

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Wednesday 4 March @ 10:00-13:00

European Parliament Police Intergroup

On Wednesday, ECR MEP Assita Kanko will chair a meeting of the European Parliament Police Intergroup under the theme: “Before Borders and Battlefields: How the Police Are Central to Europe’s Security.”

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Wednesday 4 March @ 13:00-16:00 CET

Safeguarding Europe: Exposing the growing threat of the Muslim Brotherhood

On Wednesday, ECR MEP Bert-Jan Ruissen will host a conference on the growing threat of the Muslim Brotherhood.

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Tuesday @ 17:00-19:00 CET

Tokenisation: Enabling the Digital Single Market

On Tuesday, ECR MEP Diego Solier will host a workshop on tokenisation, organised within the framework of the Digital Economy Society.

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