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Welcome to the EPP Group’s newsroom, home to all our news, events, videos and more. Check out our latest news articles and our reaction to events across Europe. Stay informed on our Working Groups’ progress on important European Parliament legislative and policy issues. Find out about the debates and major pieces of legislation adopted at European Parliament plenary sessions.

News

Budapest, Hungary
news 01.06.2023 - 12:54
news 01.06.2023 - 12:54
BUDGET, AGRICULTURE AND REGIONAL FUNDING

No EU funds for Hungary until government completes reforms

The EPP Group welcomes the Resolution adopted by the European Parliament today, which...

very messy, unorganized closet
news 01.06.2023 - 9:21
news 01.06.2023 - 9:21
ECONOMY, JOBS AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Shrink your wardrobe! Make clothes more durable

The EPP Group wants to make sure Europeans waste fewer clothes in the future. "We produce too many cheap and...

Nature restoration
news 31.05.2023 - 14:53
news 31.05.2023 - 14:53
BUDGET, AGRICULTURE AND REGIONAL FUNDING ECONOMY, JOBS AND THE ENVIRONMENT

EPP Group withdraws from negotiations on nature restoration

The EPP Group has decided to withdraw from the negotiations on the planned nature...

Businessman uses a handheld telescope to find a euro symbol balloon
news 24.05.2023 - 9:57
news 24.05.2023 - 9:57
ECONOMY, JOBS AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Make investments more accessible for ordinary bank clients

“For most people, investing in capital markets is like looking for a needle in a haystack. I...

Videos

It’s time - Coco's Law
video 09.05.2023 - 13:52
video 09.05.2023 - 13:52
LEGAL AND HOME AFFAIRS

It’s time to make cyberbullying a criminal offence across the EU - Coco's Law

Suppose someone online bullies one of your loved ones. Then,...

video 13.04.2023 - 18:10
video 13.04.2023 - 18:10
BUDGET, AGRICULTURE AND REGIONAL FUNDING FOREIGN AFFAIRS LEGAL AND HOME AFFAIRS

The Good Friday Agreement - A chance for peace in Northern Ireland

In the worst times of the Troubles, the routine for many people in Northern...

video 12.04.2023 - 15:11
video 12.04.2023 - 15:11
ECONOMY, JOBS AND THE ENVIRONMENT FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Make Green the new Gold: a Green Deal with a business case

The EU must help reverse Europe's industrial shrinkage by making the green transition a win...

video 28.03.2023 - 10:31
video 28.03.2023 - 10:31
ECONOMY, JOBS AND THE ENVIRONMENT

EPP Group for Health: Europe Needs New Pharmaceutical Legislation

Europe owes its citizens new and improved pharmaceutical legislation that puts...

Podcasts

textile threads in many colors
podcast 23.05.2023 - 17:47
podcast 23.05.2023 - 17:47
ECONOMY, JOBS AND THE ENVIRONMENT

EU Textile Strategy: A path to sustainability

How can we make fast and wasteful fashion out-of-fashion? Is there potential for Europe to lead a global...

podcast 09.05.2023 - 17:44
podcast 09.05.2023 - 17:44
FOREIGN AFFAIRS

The future of EU trade: Unlocking the growth potential

The European Union's economy is heavily focused on international trade. For this reason, new trade...

podcast 03.05.2023 - 9:28
podcast 03.05.2023 - 9:28
ECONOMY, JOBS AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Public health: EU's priorities in the post-pandemic era

What lessons have we learned from the pandemic? Can we be better prepared for these challenges...

European flag with title
podcast 25.04.2023 - 9:45
podcast 25.04.2023 - 9:45
ECONOMY, JOBS AND THE ENVIRONMENT FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Building a stronger Europe: Joint procurement for a safer future

How to save money and create more jobs in Europe’s defence industry? In this week's...

Upcoming press conferences

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The week ahead

  • 05.06.2023
  • 11.06.2023
Wind farm and cornfields

Don't hinder green energy, Mr Timmermans!

The EPP Group urges Commission Vice-President Frans Timmermans to withdraw the disputed nature restoration law. Ahead...

Rome Tiber and St Peters Basilica Vatican Italy

EPP Group meets Pope Francis

The EPP Group will travel to the Vatican next week for a private audience with Pope Francis and...

Supporters Of Alexei Navalny Demand His Release From Russian Prison

Prepare for the day after Putin

The EPP Group wants a democratic transformation of Russia. To facilitate this transformation, the Group will host a two...

Europe urgently needs the Migration Pact

Europe needs a common response to migration

The EPP Group expects Home Affairs Ministers to agree their position on the Migration and Asylum Pact when they...

Events

Essay competition
event 01.05.2023 > 12.06.2023
event 01.05.2023 > 12.06.2023
EVENTS IN MEMBER STATES

The Robert Schuman Essay Competition: Take Part!

Are you a European undergraduate or graduate student passionate about shaping the EU's future? Do you...

Opinions

China
opinion 28.04.2023 - 0:00
opinion 28.04.2023 - 0:00
FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Europe must unite against China's aggressive foreign policy

War is in the air in Asia. Once again, Xi Jinping has put Europe’s China policy to the t...

Coco's Law
opinion 28.04.2023 - 0:00
opinion 28.04.2023 - 0:00
LEGAL AND HOME AFFAIRS

Cyber-bullying kills

Your phone lights up and your stomach twists. The small screen you used to love is lasering hate straight at you. Fake intimate images mock you....

Olympic rings in front of Eiffel tower
opinion 03.04.2023 - 0:00
opinion 03.04.2023 - 0:00
FOREIGN AFFAIRS LEGAL AND HOME AFFAIRS

Ban Russian and Belarusian athletes from the 2024 Olympics

The call for bread and circuses is unsuitable for mature democracies. It's not by allowing...

Gender pay gap [nid:111113]
opinion 27.03.2023 - 0:00
opinion 27.03.2023 - 0:00
LEGAL AND HOME AFFAIRS

The beginning of the end for the gender pay gap

Imagine you're Anna, a dedicated and hardworking engineer passionate about your job. You've spent years...

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