A fair deal for Europe
The European way of life faces new challenges: competition based on low social and environmental standards in third countries, evolutions in the way we work brought about by digital developments, tax dodging practices. The Social Market Economy is still the best placed to respond to these.
Deal on the new European Globalisation Adjustment Fund
Yesterday evening, the European Parliament reached a deal with the Council on the European...
Tax transparency: Member States need to end stalemate
"The EPP Group wants multinational companies to disclose profit shifting to low-tax countries....
Affordable energy and the fight against climate change
Europe has played a leading role in the fight against climate change. We must not lose momentum. We need to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions while ensuring the competitiveness of our companies and invest in renewable energy sources.
Invest in sustainable aviation fuels ‘made in Europe’
The EPP Group calls for ramping up the market for sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) in Europe...
Nine out of ten new cars should be electric from 2035
“Let’s not put all our eggs in one basket when setting new rules for clean cars. We have to deliver on ...
EU defence
With the emergence of hybrid warfare, cyber attacks, new forms of terrorism and the proliferation of nuclear weapons, Europe is facing its biggest threat since the Cold War. Europe needs to grow up and stop counting on the US for its own security.
Boost Europe's security with Sweden and Finland in NATO
Shocked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Finland and Sweden have scrapped their long historic...
Hoff, Breton and businesses to discuss transatlantic data
On the invitation of the EPP Group, Christopher Hoff, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Services...
Free and fair trade
1 in 7 EU jobs depends on trade with the outside world. We are strongly committed to an open, multilateral system of free and fair trade, to alleviate poverty and create opportunities for Europeans.
Hoff, Breton and businesses to discuss transatlantic data
On the invitation of the EPP Group, Christopher Hoff, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Services...
Give a lease of life to the culture and creative industries
We know that the effects of the pandemic on the creative industry have been devastating,...
Helping small business to thrive
SMEs drive our economy, creating jobs and bringing new products and services to market. We want to ensure EU legislation does not put obstacles in their way and that they get the financing they need to 'start up' and scale up.
Hoff, Breton and businesses to discuss transatlantic data
On the invitation of the EPP Group, Christopher Hoff, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Services...
European borders mustn't hinder job search
“The free movement of workers is essential for Europe's way out of the economic crisis. This is why the facilitation o...
Innovation
Europe must again become a leader in innovation, and in the digital revolution that is already transforming our industries and our households. But the European model of innovation must be about people making ideas work for people. It must be based on values, not algorithms or authoritarian decree.
Invest in sustainable aviation fuels ‘made in Europe’
The EPP Group calls for ramping up the market for sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) in Europe...
Give a lease of life to the culture and creative industries
We know that the effects of the pandemic on the creative industry have been devastating,...
Investment for more jobs
Our efforts to fight the economic crisis through sound public finances and structural reforms have worked. Now we need to invest in the job creation, removing obstacles to the Single Market, reforming banks and ensuring a stable euro.
Without new incomes for EU, MS will have to up contributions
2022 should be the year in which the EU secures its own future and a strong recovery from...
Hoff, Breton and businesses to discuss transatlantic data
On the invitation of the EPP Group, Christopher Hoff, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Services...
Opportunities for young Europeans
We want to empower the young entrepreneurs of the future, investing in education programmes that will teach them the skills they need in an evolving labour market and removing obstacles to bringing new innovative ideas to market.
Hoff, Breton and businesses to discuss transatlantic data
On the invitation of the EPP Group, Christopher Hoff, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Services...
Give a lease of life to the culture and creative industries
We know that the effects of the pandemic on the creative industry have been devastating,...
People at the heart of the digital economy
Conscious of its potential for growth and job creation, we are leading efforts to create an environment in which the digital economy can thrive, deliver broader choice to consumers and promote social inclusion.
We have to renew the technology alliance between Europe and the United States to face China
The EU-US Trade and Technology Council...
Those who work as employees must get employees’ rights
Work must pay and should be done under fair conditions. That accounts for all workers: at the...
Secure borders
Passport-free travel within the EU can only be guaranteed if we know who is crossing our external borders at all times. We have led EU efforts in securing our external borders so that Europeans continue to enjoy the freedoms to which they are accustomed.
Let Frontex do its work
The EPP Group welcomes that the European Parliament has today granted the discharge for the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) for...
Break the EU migration policy deadlock
The latest increase in migrants arriving in the European Union comes as EU governments fail to agree on a new pact on how...
Support for our farmers
We are committed to strengthening a sustainable, competitive and fair CAP so that our farmers can continue producing high-quality food in fair conditions and so that we can preserve our unique rural areas.
Support for new farm policy is support for local food
"Today's decision on the agreement on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is vital to European...
Help farmers to end cage farming
“We strongly support the Citizens’ Initiative 'End the Cage Age' for farm animals. Together with 1.4 million Europeans we ask the...
The fight against terrorism
We were the first political force to understand the urgency of beefing up Europe’s security infrastructure, working both to put in place measures to prevent terrorist attacks and encourage integration, fighting radicalisation.
MEPs condemn Russia's fake referendums
The five Irish EPP Group MEPs (Fine Gael) have strongly condemned the "fake" referendums as "staged" by Russia to steal...
EPP Group for a strong solidarity-based EU migration policy
“We need a stronger, more efficient EU migration policy that is grounded in...
Position Papers
EPP Group Position Paper on Fighting inflation and tackling the rise of energy and living costs
Russia’s war of aggression is c...
EPP Group Position Paper on How to Combat Organised Crime in the European Union
INTRODUCTION Organised crime is a major threat to the...
List of Ongoing EU Legislation to be Reviewed in Light of the War in Ukraine
European Parliament level Standing debate in plenary (In...
What we stand for
