Free and independent media are the backbone of democracy. The EPP Group calls for stronger media freedom and support for journalists through the European #DemocracyShield. Read more 👉 epp.group/53uwejmd#DemocracyShield. #EUDS

New episode! Bridging the Atlantic: The Future of EU-US Relations 🇪🇺🇺🇸 Tune in to our #podcast: https://epp.group/s7e5#podcast:🎙️ Featuring MEP Željana Zovko, MEP Michał Szczerba, and Executive Director Tomi Huhtanen (Martens Centre) as they discuss their work on #EUUS relations.

Foreign powers and fake news try to influence our elections. It’s time to protect them like we protect our energy and security - with real strength and unity. Read more 👉 epp.group/53uwejmd #DemocracyShield #EUDS

🚨 New #podcast alert! 🚨 Over the past few years, the geopolitical landscape has been reshaped. Tune in to learn what lies ahead for 🇪🇺🇺🇸 relations 👉 https://epp.group/s7e5#podcast🎧 Featuring MEPs Željana Zovko and Michał Szczerba, and Executive Director Tomi Huhtanen (Martens Centre). #EUUS

✅ A good day for European businesses and competitiveness! The EPP promised voters to cut red tape, simplify existing regulations, and remove unnecessary burdens for European companies. Today we delivered! Read more: epp.group/0ny5jn9t #EPlenary #Omnibus

It was exactly 10 years ago. A barbaric Islamist terrorist attack claimed the lives of over 130 people. The wounds of this tragedy still sting, but France and Europe do not give in to fear. We stand united - free, resilient, and determined to defend our way of life. #Paris

Big win! 🍼 🗳️ MEPs on maternity leave can now delegate their vote to a colleague, ensuring citizens’ voices are heard during pregnancy and the first months after birth. A meaningful step for work-life balance and a modern, inclusive Parliament. #EPlenary

Disinformation, manipulation, cyberattacks - our democracy is under attack. The EPP Group calls for a bold and united defence through the European #DemocracyShield. Read more 👉 epp.group/53uwejmd#DemocracyShield. #EUDS

The EPP Group welcomes the first Annual Migration Management Cycle, which offers an overview of the EU’s asylum and migration situation, identifies challenges across the EU, and proposes a Solidarity Pool. Read more: epp.group/o580yoby

🚨 New #podcast alert! 🚨 Over the past few years, the geopolitical landscape has been reshaped. Tune in to learn what lies ahead for 🇪🇺🇺🇸 relations 👉 https://epp.group/s7e5#podcast🎧 Featuring MEPs Željana Zovko and Michał Szczerba, and Executive Director Tomi Huhtanen (Martens Centre). #EUUS

The EPP Group is fighting for a more coordinated and forward-looking EU response to #migration challenges. On Wednesday, the European Parliament will hold a plenary debate on the European Commission’s first Annual Asylum and Migration Report. 1/2

The EPP Group expects the European Commission to show ambition and courage when it unveils the long-awaited European #DemocracyShield. "The Parliament expects an ambitious and courageous reform agenda to defend democracy,” says MEP Tomas Tobé, Parliament’s rapporteur for the #EUDS. 1/2

The EPP Group urges all political groups to back its drive to slash red tape and ease the administrative burden on European businesses. “Businesses have repeatedly stressed the need to cut red tape and unnecessary complexity in order to remain competitive,” says Jörgen Warborn. 1/2

The EPP Group is demanding the European Commission to make legal changes to its proposal on national and regional partnership plans under the EU’s long-term budget (MFF). 1/2

The Parliament's ENVI Committee will vote on its position on the Climate Neutrality Law on Monday. The full Parliament is expected to confirm its position during the plenary on Thursday. "It’s important that the European Parliament gets a say on the climate target," says MEP Lídia Pereira. 1/2

Deal ✅ With the new agreement, the EU opens research & innovation programmes to technologies with dual use of military applications, in which also Ukrainian and EEA companies can participate. A decisive step towards stronger European defence. epp.group/jfm2gt0l

Congratulations to the 2025 Charlemagne Youth Prize winners! 🥇Forum Europaeum, 🇭🇺Hungary. 🥈Díky, že můžem volit, 🇨🇿Czech Republic. 🥉The Feminist Law Clinic, 🇩🇪Germany. MEP Sabine Verheyen on what makes each project stand out. 🧵Read⤵️

"We call on the Commission to be bold in defence of democracy", says MEP Tomas Tobé. 🔴 Listen to the "Strengthening Resilience - Towards the European Democracy Shield" study reveal and #EUDS Special Committee exchange of views today at 9.00 hrs ➡️ epp.group/qkfg1g3n#EUDS🎧 #DemocracyShield 1/2

In a rapidly changing world, where alongside conflicts, new technologies such as AI demand our immediate attention, there is no better way for the 🇪🇺&🇺🇸 to advance our mutual interests than through a strong #Transatlantic alliance. Read more: epp.group/xtt187yj#Transatlantic

The EU must boost financial literacy to help citizens save smarter, invest more easily, and secure their financial future. Let’s turn savers into investors for a stronger economy! Read more: epp.group/ykgd2vqo #eppgroup # FinancialLiteracy

Regions, cities and rural areas on Europe’s eastern border need targeted EU support, now more than ever. The next #MFF must reflect the reality of those living on the frontline. epp.group/iclotpq5 #EUBudget

The 🇪🇺🇺🇸 #Transatlantic bond remains indispensable. Strengthening our cooperation across all dimensions - from trade and defence to climate and innovation - is essential for maintaining global stability and progress. Read more: epp.group/xtt187yj#Transatlantic #EUUS

Welcome back to the “EU Decoded” podcast! In the latest episode, we wrap up the highlights of the plenary week in Strasbourg. Tune in!⤵️

Ukraine can count on our unwavering solidarity as we work towards peace. Only iron-clad security guarantees, jointly coordinated by the #Transatlantic community, can effectively deter Russian aggression. Read more: epp.group/xtt187yj#Transatlantic #EUUS

MEP Rosa Estaràs Ferragut after the EMPL Committee voted on the EU Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Post-2024: "It is vital that the EU prioritises this strategy. In today’s polarised world, with rising hate crimes, people with disabilities remain vulnerable."

Stop importing all energy from Russia! 🛑 Every euro paid to Russia helps fund its military. Since the start of the war, EU countries have paid over €210 billion for Russian fossil energy - almost as much as Russia has spent on the war. Read more: epp.group/g6wxr9wk

Cutting the EU’s 2026 budget is simply unacceptable. The EPP Group rejects cuts that undermine defence, farmers and jobs. Europe needs a realistic budget to deliver for citizens. epp.group/pa5eb4sc #EPlenary

We’re glad to see former Belarusian political prisoner Sergei Tikhanovsky and opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanouskaya addressing the European Parliament today. We call on the Belarusian authorities to release all political prisoners. #FreeBelarus

Five years after Lukashenka stole the Belarusian elections, the EPP Group stands with Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and all Belarusian democrats. It’s time to free political prisoners and for the EU to take concrete action. epp.group/9vc12ynz #EPlenary

The new proposals to simplify the EU's Deforestation Regulation are a step in the right direction and should be fast-tracked. The details require scrutiny to ensure the measures will be effective and provide real relief for the enterprises affected. epp.group/wgxfa9eb

The EPP Group wants the housing initiatives, which the European Commission announced today, to be, first of all, “Housing Simplification Initiatives” to streamline permitting, cut red tape and build more houses and apartments. Read more: epp.group/ueu2bamp

The EPP Group supports the European Commission in its efforts to make Europe stronger, more competitive, secure and independent. We welcome the Commission’s 2026 Work Programme. epp.group/2op6kjas

"Let the Kremlin finance its own downfall by funding the war against itself until a just and lasting peace for Ukraine is secured," says MEP Pekka Toveri in a call to create a Ukraine Reparations Loan by using Russian frozen assets.

Create a Ukraine Reparations Loan! "Do the right thing and do it fast, Ukraine needs support and the Reparations Loan provides a safe and sound way to finance it," says MEP Michael Gahler.

Europe’s foresters know how to protect our forests; they don’t need more red tape from Brussels. ❌We rejected the forest monitoring law, which would only add layers of unnecessary paperwork instead of helping those who actually care for our trees. epp.group/sco06m7o

The EPP Group is leading efforts to improve mobility, boost road safety, and reduce accidents across Europe. These new rules will make our roads safer for millions, save lives, and create consistent EU standards. Read more: epp.group/umfqvtn5

The EPP Group reiterates does not recognise Lukashenka, condemns the regime’s crimes, and calls for the release of all political prisoners. Ahead of the vote on Wednesday, our MEP Ondrej Kolář notes, “It is regrettable that Parliament's resolution was prepared in haste.”

The EPP Group backs new rules to end all Russian gas and oil imports by 1 January 2027, strengthening Europe’s energy independence and closing loopholes that allow indirect imports. 1/3

The EPP Group expects the EU to play a key stabilising role in the implementation of the peace agreement. While the U.S., Egypt, and Qatar brokered the deal, the EU brings financial resources, diplomatic reach, and credibility to sustain peace and reconstruction. 1/3

📢 EPP Group - Press Conference: EPP Group rejects Forest Monitoring Law With: 🔹 Alexander Bernhuber MEP 🔹 Stefan Köhler MEP 📅 Tuesday 21 October | from 9:00-9:30 CET 📍 EP, Strasbourg - Press Room More info: epp.group/k3k3sy4y

Foresters, member states, and farmers must be able to focus on preserving our forests without being bogged down by excessive paperwork,” says MEP Alexander Bernhuber. This is why the EPP Group intends to reject the Forest Monitoring law on Tuesday.

📆 The EPP Group #EPlenary priorities for this week: 🔵 No forest can be saved by bureaucracy 🔵 Sergei Tikhanovsky in the European Parliament 🔵 EU must be stabilising force behind Gaza peace deal 🔵 Turn off the tap on Russian oil and gas 🔗 Read more: epp.group/pqmbftcc

Defence and security budgets across the EU have seen historic and long-overdue increases. We believe that EU #defence and the strengthening of the European pillar of NATO should be achieved in close cooperation with the US. Read more: epp.group/xtt187yj#defence #EUUS

✅We voted in favour of new measures to protect minors from harmful content, addictive algorithms, and commercial exploitation. 🤳Let’s make the Internet safe for our children Read more: epp.group/e778itec

✅️We welcome tonight’s agreement between the European Parliament and EU Member States on the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP). It will strengthen Europe’s defence industry capabilities and support Ukraine. Read more: epp.group/4krm645b

Europe is taking strong action to reduce its reliance on Russian energy Adding oil & its products, ending long-term contracts a year earlier - from 1 January 2027 - and adding penalties for noncompliance and deleting exceptions for Slovakia and Hungary epp.group/5fxfaqzf

🕯 Today marks eight years since Daphne's assassination. Honouring her legacy demands action, not words. We will not forget. #DaphneCaruanaGalizia

Activists, journalists, and political prisoners in Belarus and Georgia, Andrzej Poczobut and Mzia Amaglobeli, have been shortlisted for the 2025 #SakharovPrize. Dictators and authoritarian regimes must understand that they cannot keep the truth behind bars.

The #Transatlantic 🇪🇺🤝🇺🇸 alliance plays a central role in the international order and has long been the cornerstone of our mutual prosperity. Read more: epp.group/xtt187yj#Transatlantic #EUUS

We reiterate our commitment to protecting citizens' rights, also when they travel by air. As EU member states want to water down existing rules on compensation in the event of long delays, the EPP Group is clear: citizens' rights must be a top priority. epp.group/f9e9exam