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.
Europe driving its automotive industry towards a dead end
“Europe is driving its automotive industry towards a dead end. Today’s decision on banning com...
Ban of combustion engines might cause Havana effect in EU
The EPP Group criticises the agreement on new rules for CO2 reduction for new cars and vans,...
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.
Green hydrogen: How to speed up Europe’s decarbonisation?
With natural gas generating 20% of our electricity and 40% of our heat in Europe, a new...
Europe driving its automotive industry towards a dead end
“Europe is driving its automotive industry towards a dead end. Today’s decision on banning com...
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.
EPP meets in Warsaw on €60bn recovery funds
Leading EPP Group Members will visit Warsaw, Poland on Friday (7 October) to discuss plans and opportunities...
Hoff, Breton and businesses to discuss transatlantic data
On the invitation of the EPP Group, Christopher Hoff, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Services...
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.
Europe driving its automotive industry towards a dead end
“Europe is driving its automotive industry towards a dead end. Today’s decision on banning com...
Decarbonise maritime transport while remaining competitive
“We are fast-tracking the green transition of shipping and becoming the world’s trendsetter in ...
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.
EPP meets in Warsaw on €60bn recovery funds
Leading EPP Group Members will visit Warsaw, Poland on Friday (7 October) to discuss plans and opportunities...
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...
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.
A boost for the EU's cyber resilience
Today, MEPs will vote on a new law to improve cyber security in the EU, the so-called Network and Information Security...
We have to renew the technology alliance between Europe and the United States to face China
The EU-US Trade and Technology Council...
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.
The EU Migration Pact: How to prevent a new crisis?
More than 300.000 people crossed European borders illegally in 2022. Only on the Balkan route did we...
Let Frontex do its important job
The EPP Group will today vote in favour of granting the discharge for the EU Border and Coast Guard Agency Frontex for the year...
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.
Romanian, Austrian and Bulgarian young farmers win awards
Three innovative projects of young farmers have been granted awards at the 8th EPP European...
Food security: How can young farmers make a difference?
In our latest episode, we tackled the topic of the future of agriculture. More precisely - how...
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
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY DECLARATION
Equality between women and men and gender equality are at the very heart of our European values: the essence of who we...
EPP Group Position Paper on ASYLUM AND MIGRATION
Foreword to the second edition In April 2020, the EPP Group adopted a comprehensive Position Paper on...
EPP Group Position Paper on Ukraine
WHAT IS NEEDED FOR UKRAINE’S VICTORY AND FOR THE EU: A SYSTEMIC APPROACH Russia’s war against Ukraine has lasted for more tha...
EPP Group Policy Paper on Space Policies for Growth, Economic Transition and Security in Europe
Our vision The EPP Group...
What we stand for
