EPP Group in the European Parliament
@eppgroup.bsky.social
The largest political group in the European Parliament. We defend centre-right policies to promote growth and jobs in a more integrated Europe. #JobsJobsJobs
The European Parliament votes today to propose measures that will strengthen online child protection. The aim is clear: to ensure Europe’s children grow up in a digital world that supports, not harms, their development.
As MEP @aschwab.bsky.social says - dangerous content is no joke.
As MEP @aschwab.bsky.social says - dangerous content is no joke.
November 26, 2025 at 8:48 AM
The European Parliament votes today to propose measures that will strengthen online child protection. The aim is clear: to ensure Europe’s children grow up in a digital world that supports, not harms, their development.
As MEP @aschwab.bsky.social says - dangerous content is no joke.
As MEP @aschwab.bsky.social says - dangerous content is no joke.
Do you feel safe online?
For millions of women, the answer is no.
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and the ‘16 Days of Activism’, let's unite to make the digital world safe for women and girls.
#NoExcuse #ACTtoEndViolence #16Days #EndVAWG
For millions of women, the answer is no.
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and the ‘16 Days of Activism’, let's unite to make the digital world safe for women and girls.
#NoExcuse #ACTtoEndViolence #16Days #EndVAWG
November 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Do you feel safe online?
For millions of women, the answer is no.
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and the ‘16 Days of Activism’, let's unite to make the digital world safe for women and girls.
#NoExcuse #ACTtoEndViolence #16Days #EndVAWG
For millions of women, the answer is no.
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and the ‘16 Days of Activism’, let's unite to make the digital world safe for women and girls.
#NoExcuse #ACTtoEndViolence #16Days #EndVAWG
We are at a historic turning point. If Europe wants to stay competitive in the global tech race, we must invest more in AI. The finance sector can be a driver in boosting private investments.
The report adopted today looks how the EU can boost the use of AI in finance.
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The report adopted today looks how the EU can boost the use of AI in finance.
epp.group/qttsmmzi
November 25, 2025 at 1:25 PM
We are at a historic turning point. If Europe wants to stay competitive in the global tech race, we must invest more in AI. The finance sector can be a driver in boosting private investments.
The report adopted today looks how the EU can boost the use of AI in finance.
epp.group/qttsmmzi
The report adopted today looks how the EU can boost the use of AI in finance.
epp.group/qttsmmzi
The EPP has long led efforts to protect children and create a safer digital environment. On Wednesday, the European Parliament will vote to propose measures that significantly strengthen online child protection.
Read more: epp.group/y56t57vb
Read more: epp.group/y56t57vb
November 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The EPP has long led efforts to protect children and create a safer digital environment. On Wednesday, the European Parliament will vote to propose measures that significantly strengthen online child protection.
Read more: epp.group/y56t57vb
Read more: epp.group/y56t57vb
Today's final adoption of the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP) is the next step in strengthening Europe’s defence industry capabilities and supporting Ukraine.
We ensure that European countries will invest in weapons that guarantee them full autonomy of action.
More: epp.group/0dmpqhw9
We ensure that European countries will invest in weapons that guarantee them full autonomy of action.
More: epp.group/0dmpqhw9
November 25, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Today's final adoption of the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP) is the next step in strengthening Europe’s defence industry capabilities and supporting Ukraine.
We ensure that European countries will invest in weapons that guarantee them full autonomy of action.
More: epp.group/0dmpqhw9
We ensure that European countries will invest in weapons that guarantee them full autonomy of action.
More: epp.group/0dmpqhw9
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women focuses on the digital realm this year.
We took the lead in shaping the first-ever EU Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence.
It makes online harassment a punishable offence across the EU.
#NoExcuse
We took the lead in shaping the first-ever EU Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence.
It makes online harassment a punishable offence across the EU.
#NoExcuse
November 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women focuses on the digital realm this year.
We took the lead in shaping the first-ever EU Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence.
It makes online harassment a punishable offence across the EU.
#NoExcuse
We took the lead in shaping the first-ever EU Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence.
It makes online harassment a punishable offence across the EU.
#NoExcuse
The European Parliament will vote on the European Deforestation Regulation on Wednesday.
"We want a more nuanced approach that keeps the fight against deforestation effective while avoiding unnecessary burdens on small and micro-enterprises,” says MEP Christine Schneider.
"We want a more nuanced approach that keeps the fight against deforestation effective while avoiding unnecessary burdens on small and micro-enterprises,” says MEP Christine Schneider.
November 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The European Parliament will vote on the European Deforestation Regulation on Wednesday.
"We want a more nuanced approach that keeps the fight against deforestation effective while avoiding unnecessary burdens on small and micro-enterprises,” says MEP Christine Schneider.
"We want a more nuanced approach that keeps the fight against deforestation effective while avoiding unnecessary burdens on small and micro-enterprises,” says MEP Christine Schneider.
Europe and Ukraine must defend their shared interests and not give in to Moscow, insist Members of the EPP Group, amid talks about a peace plan and ahead of Parliament's plenary debate.
Read more: epp.group/ap8u41vz
Read more: epp.group/ap8u41vz
November 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Europe and Ukraine must defend their shared interests and not give in to Moscow, insist Members of the EPP Group, amid talks about a peace plan and ahead of Parliament's plenary debate.
Read more: epp.group/ap8u41vz
Read more: epp.group/ap8u41vz
On Wednesday, the European Parliament will debate, at the initiative of the EPP Group, the situation of Christian communities and religious minorities in Nigeria and the Middle East.
Read more: epp.group/y56t57vb
Read more: epp.group/y56t57vb
November 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
On Wednesday, the European Parliament will debate, at the initiative of the EPP Group, the situation of Christian communities and religious minorities in Nigeria and the Middle East.
Read more: epp.group/y56t57vb
Read more: epp.group/y56t57vb
On Wednesday, the European Parliament will debate the EU’s response to ongoing airspace violations and sabotage of critical infrastructure by Russia and Belarus.
The EPP Group calls for decisive and united action as well as stronger EU #defence.
The EPP Group calls for decisive and united action as well as stronger EU #defence.
November 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
On Wednesday, the European Parliament will debate the EU’s response to ongoing airspace violations and sabotage of critical infrastructure by Russia and Belarus.
The EPP Group calls for decisive and united action as well as stronger EU #defence.
The EPP Group calls for decisive and united action as well as stronger EU #defence.
The European Parliament will give final green light to the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP) on Tuesday. The EPP Group sees this programme as a vital foundation for European #defence preparedness by 2030.
Read more: epp.group/y56t57vb
Read more: epp.group/y56t57vb
November 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The European Parliament will give final green light to the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP) on Tuesday. The EPP Group sees this programme as a vital foundation for European #defence preparedness by 2030.
Read more: epp.group/y56t57vb
Read more: epp.group/y56t57vb
China’s latest rare earth export restrictions expose Europe's dangerous strategic dependencies. The EPP Group welcomes China’s decision to lift restrictions on nine minerals and introduce a fast-track licensing system for European companies - but more is needed.
Read more: epp.group/y56t57vb
Read more: epp.group/y56t57vb
November 24, 2025 at 8:00 AM
China’s latest rare earth export restrictions expose Europe's dangerous strategic dependencies. The EPP Group welcomes China’s decision to lift restrictions on nine minerals and introduce a fast-track licensing system for European companies - but more is needed.
Read more: epp.group/y56t57vb
Read more: epp.group/y56t57vb
Disinformation and foreign influence threaten what we stand for. The EPP Group calls for united European action through the #DemocracyShield to defend democracy and protect our shared values.
Read more 👉 epp.group/53uwejmd
#EUDS
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#EUDS
November 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Disinformation and foreign influence threaten what we stand for. The EPP Group calls for united European action through the #DemocracyShield to defend democracy and protect our shared values.
Read more 👉 epp.group/53uwejmd
#EUDS
Read more 👉 epp.group/53uwejmd
#EUDS
Our democracy can’t defend itself. Governments, tech companies, and citizens must stand together against manipulation and hybrid threats.
Read more 👉 epp.group/53uwejmd
#DemocracyShield #EUDS
Read more 👉 epp.group/53uwejmd
#DemocracyShield #EUDS
November 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Our democracy can’t defend itself. Governments, tech companies, and citizens must stand together against manipulation and hybrid threats.
Read more 👉 epp.group/53uwejmd
#DemocracyShield #EUDS
Read more 👉 epp.group/53uwejmd
#DemocracyShield #EUDS
📢 EPP Group - Press Conference: Parliament starts scrutiny of the Commission’s funding of NGOs
🗣 Speaker:
@dirkgotink.bsky.social MEP
📅 Tuesday 25 November | from 9.30-10.00 CET
📍 EP, Strasbourg - Press Room
More info: epp.group/lgcoiltv
🗣 Speaker:
@dirkgotink.bsky.social MEP
📅 Tuesday 25 November | from 9.30-10.00 CET
📍 EP, Strasbourg - Press Room
More info: epp.group/lgcoiltv
EPP Group Press Conference, Tuesday 9:30: Parliament starts scrutiny of the Commission’s funding of NGOs
The EPP Group invites journalists to the following press conference:What?"Parliament starts scrutiny of the Commission’s funding of NGOs" - Press conference ahead of the ...
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November 21, 2025 at 9:58 AM
📢 EPP Group - Press Conference: Parliament starts scrutiny of the Commission’s funding of NGOs
🗣 Speaker:
@dirkgotink.bsky.social MEP
📅 Tuesday 25 November | from 9.30-10.00 CET
📍 EP, Strasbourg - Press Room
More info: epp.group/lgcoiltv
🗣 Speaker:
@dirkgotink.bsky.social MEP
📅 Tuesday 25 November | from 9.30-10.00 CET
📍 EP, Strasbourg - Press Room
More info: epp.group/lgcoiltv
The EPP Group is committed to protecting the rule of law by making EU budget payments conditional.
Europe must strengthen its conditionality rules. We need a clear, coherent and unified approach to all EU rule-of-law instruments.
Read more: epp.group/q6i6wsbp
Europe must strengthen its conditionality rules. We need a clear, coherent and unified approach to all EU rule-of-law instruments.
Read more: epp.group/q6i6wsbp
November 20, 2025 at 11:28 AM
The EPP Group is committed to protecting the rule of law by making EU budget payments conditional.
Europe must strengthen its conditionality rules. We need a clear, coherent and unified approach to all EU rule-of-law instruments.
Read more: epp.group/q6i6wsbp
Europe must strengthen its conditionality rules. We need a clear, coherent and unified approach to all EU rule-of-law instruments.
Read more: epp.group/q6i6wsbp
Fake news and foreign interference threaten our votes.
The EPP Group is pushing for a European Centre for Democratic Resilience to protect every election.
Read more 👉 epp.group/53uwejmd
#DemocracyShield #EUDS
The EPP Group is pushing for a European Centre for Democratic Resilience to protect every election.
Read more 👉 epp.group/53uwejmd
#DemocracyShield #EUDS
November 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Fake news and foreign interference threaten our votes.
The EPP Group is pushing for a European Centre for Democratic Resilience to protect every election.
Read more 👉 epp.group/53uwejmd
#DemocracyShield #EUDS
The EPP Group is pushing for a European Centre for Democratic Resilience to protect every election.
Read more 👉 epp.group/53uwejmd
#DemocracyShield #EUDS
The average farmer is 57 years old, and only 12% are under 40.
The situation is becoming critical, and we urgently need to support a new generation of farming professionals. It’s simple: without farmers, there is no food.
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The situation is becoming critical, and we urgently need to support a new generation of farming professionals. It’s simple: without farmers, there is no food.
epp.group/71nt02j0
November 19, 2025 at 2:08 PM
The average farmer is 57 years old, and only 12% are under 40.
The situation is becoming critical, and we urgently need to support a new generation of farming professionals. It’s simple: without farmers, there is no food.
epp.group/71nt02j0
The situation is becoming critical, and we urgently need to support a new generation of farming professionals. It’s simple: without farmers, there is no food.
epp.group/71nt02j0
Social media can be a weapon or a shield. Platforms must stop the spread of disinformation and keep elections safe under the Digital Services Act.
Read more 👉 epp.group/53uwejmd
#DemocracyShield #DSA
Read more 👉 epp.group/53uwejmd
#DemocracyShield #DSA
November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Social media can be a weapon or a shield. Platforms must stop the spread of disinformation and keep elections safe under the Digital Services Act.
Read more 👉 epp.group/53uwejmd
#DemocracyShield #DSA
Read more 👉 epp.group/53uwejmd
#DemocracyShield #DSA
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
#EUDS
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#EUDS
November 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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
#EUDS
Read more 👉 epp.group/53uwejmd
#EUDS
New episode!
Bridging the Atlantic: The Future of EU-US Relations 🇪🇺🇺🇸
Tune in to our #podcast: https://epp.group/s7e5 🎙️
Featuring MEP Željana Zovko, MEP Michał Szczerba, and Executive Director Tomi Huhtanen (Martens Centre) as they discuss their work on #EUUS relations.
Bridging the Atlantic: The Future of EU-US Relations 🇪🇺🇺🇸
Tune in to our #podcast: https://epp.group/s7e5 🎙️
Featuring MEP Željana Zovko, MEP Michał Szczerba, and Executive Director Tomi Huhtanen (Martens Centre) as they discuss their work on #EUUS relations.
November 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
New episode!
Bridging the Atlantic: The Future of EU-US Relations 🇪🇺🇺🇸
Tune in to our #podcast: https://epp.group/s7e5 🎙️
Featuring MEP Željana Zovko, MEP Michał Szczerba, and Executive Director Tomi Huhtanen (Martens Centre) as they discuss their work on #EUUS relations.
Bridging the Atlantic: The Future of EU-US Relations 🇪🇺🇺🇸
Tune in to our #podcast: https://epp.group/s7e5 🎙️
Featuring MEP Željana Zovko, MEP Michał Szczerba, and Executive Director Tomi Huhtanen (Martens Centre) as they discuss their work on #EUUS relations.
🚨 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 🎧
Featuring MEPs Željana Zovko and Michał Szczerba, and Executive Director Tomi Huhtanen (Martens Centre).
#EUUS
Over the past few years, the geopolitical landscape has been reshaped. Tune in to learn what lies ahead for 🇪🇺🇺🇸 relations 👉 https://epp.group/s7e5 🎧
Featuring MEPs Željana Zovko and Michał Szczerba, and Executive Director Tomi Huhtanen (Martens Centre).
#EUUS
November 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🚨 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 🎧
Featuring MEPs Željana Zovko and Michał Szczerba, and Executive Director Tomi Huhtanen (Martens Centre).
#EUUS
Over the past few years, the geopolitical landscape has been reshaped. Tune in to learn what lies ahead for 🇪🇺🇺🇸 relations 👉 https://epp.group/s7e5 🎧
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
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
November 13, 2025 at 11:35 AM
✅ 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
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
We stand united - free, resilient, and determined to defend our way of life.
#Paris
November 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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
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
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
November 13, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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
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