EPP Group in the European Parliament
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The largest political group in the European Parliament. We defend centre-right policies to promote growth and jobs in a more integrated Europe. #JobsJobsJobs
Today’s decision to refer the EU–Mercosur agreement to the Court of Justice (ECJ) risks creating unnecessary delays at a moment when Europe needs clarity and direction. In the current turbulent geopolitical situation, Europe cannot afford paralysis or prolonged uncertainty.
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January 21, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Today’s decision to refer the EU–Mercosur agreement to the Court of Justice (ECJ) risks creating unnecessary delays at a moment when Europe needs clarity and direction. In the current turbulent geopolitical situation, Europe cannot afford paralysis or prolonged uncertainty.
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🇻🇪 A new chapter is opening for the Venezuelan people - that of freedom!
"Venezuela will have the full support of the European Union in moving towards a peaceful and democratic transition, which must be led by Venezuelans."
📺Listen to MEP Gabriel Mato at the #EPlenary ⤵️
"Venezuela will have the full support of the European Union in moving towards a peaceful and democratic transition, which must be led by Venezuelans."
📺Listen to MEP Gabriel Mato at the #EPlenary ⤵️
January 21, 2026 at 1:02 PM
🇻🇪 A new chapter is opening for the Venezuelan people - that of freedom!
"Venezuela will have the full support of the European Union in moving towards a peaceful and democratic transition, which must be led by Venezuelans."
📺Listen to MEP Gabriel Mato at the #EPlenary ⤵️
"Venezuela will have the full support of the European Union in moving towards a peaceful and democratic transition, which must be led by Venezuelans."
📺Listen to MEP Gabriel Mato at the #EPlenary ⤵️
MEP Jeroen Lenaers:
AI-generated abuse is never harmless. It normalises violence and increases real world risks.
We need action - an EU-wide ban on AI-generated child sexual abuse material, and the systems that produce it.
AI-generated abuse is never harmless. It normalises violence and increases real world risks.
We need action - an EU-wide ban on AI-generated child sexual abuse material, and the systems that produce it.
January 21, 2026 at 10:11 AM
MEP Jeroen Lenaers:
AI-generated abuse is never harmless. It normalises violence and increases real world risks.
We need action - an EU-wide ban on AI-generated child sexual abuse material, and the systems that produce it.
AI-generated abuse is never harmless. It normalises violence and increases real world risks.
We need action - an EU-wide ban on AI-generated child sexual abuse material, and the systems that produce it.
We have made it clear from the beginning that we will not back down on key passenger protections.
Weakening the rules would be a step in the wrong direction. This is a testament to the EPP Group's effective leadership on consumer protection issues.
Weakening the rules would be a step in the wrong direction. This is a testament to the EPP Group's effective leadership on consumer protection issues.
January 21, 2026 at 9:32 AM
We have made it clear from the beginning that we will not back down on key passenger protections.
Weakening the rules would be a step in the wrong direction. This is a testament to the EPP Group's effective leadership on consumer protection issues.
Weakening the rules would be a step in the wrong direction. This is a testament to the EPP Group's effective leadership on consumer protection issues.
The EPP Group stands resolutely against the pressure of the Member States to water down Air Passenger Rights. Today’s vote will show, once again, that a strong majority in Parliament supports our approach.
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January 21, 2026 at 9:32 AM
The EPP Group stands resolutely against the pressure of the Member States to water down Air Passenger Rights. Today’s vote will show, once again, that a strong majority in Parliament supports our approach.
Read more: epp.group/qd28nskm
Read more: epp.group/qd28nskm
The EU firmly rejects any attempt to undermine the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark, including Greenland.
If you want to learn more about Greenland, look for the EPP Group's podcast on your favourite platform or simply click here: epp.group/s7e11
If you want to learn more about Greenland, look for the EPP Group's podcast on your favourite platform or simply click here: epp.group/s7e11
January 20, 2026 at 3:01 PM
The EU firmly rejects any attempt to undermine the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark, including Greenland.
If you want to learn more about Greenland, look for the EPP Group's podcast on your favourite platform or simply click here: epp.group/s7e11
If you want to learn more about Greenland, look for the EPP Group's podcast on your favourite platform or simply click here: epp.group/s7e11
Air passengers’ rights matter.
As some EU governments push to weaken compensation rules for long flight delays, the @EPPGroup is clear: citizens come first.
Behind every delay are real people and real lives. We will not compromise on the 3-hour compensation threshold.
As some EU governments push to weaken compensation rules for long flight delays, the @EPPGroup is clear: citizens come first.
Behind every delay are real people and real lives. We will not compromise on the 3-hour compensation threshold.
January 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Air passengers’ rights matter.
As some EU governments push to weaken compensation rules for long flight delays, the @EPPGroup is clear: citizens come first.
Behind every delay are real people and real lives. We will not compromise on the 3-hour compensation threshold.
As some EU governments push to weaken compensation rules for long flight delays, the @EPPGroup is clear: citizens come first.
Behind every delay are real people and real lives. We will not compromise on the 3-hour compensation threshold.
The best way to achieve this is through NATO’s framework of collective security, which remains the cornerstone of our deterrence and defence posture”, stressed Pascual de la Parte MEP.
January 20, 2026 at 9:46 AM
The best way to achieve this is through NATO’s framework of collective security, which remains the cornerstone of our deterrence and defence posture”, stressed Pascual de la Parte MEP.
“The rhetoric coming from the US administration is unacceptable. We must stay on a diplomatic track, but we also need to maintain a military presence in Greenland in close cooperation with NATO”, Niels Flemming Hansen MEP underlined.
January 20, 2026 at 9:46 AM
“The rhetoric coming from the US administration is unacceptable. We must stay on a diplomatic track, but we also need to maintain a military presence in Greenland in close cooperation with NATO”, Niels Flemming Hansen MEP underlined.
The EPP Group stresses the need for European unity and cooperation in response to President Trump’s claims on Greenland.
Read our full statement: epp.group/asfmngg7
Read our full statement: epp.group/asfmngg7
January 20, 2026 at 9:46 AM
The EPP Group stresses the need for European unity and cooperation in response to President Trump’s claims on Greenland.
Read our full statement: epp.group/asfmngg7
Read our full statement: epp.group/asfmngg7
“The future of Venezuela is in the hands of the Venezuelans, and the democratic transition of the country must be led by those who won the elections of July 2024. No other solution is legitimate,” says Gabriel Mato MEP.
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January 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM
“The future of Venezuela is in the hands of the Venezuelans, and the democratic transition of the country must be led by those who won the elections of July 2024. No other solution is legitimate,” says Gabriel Mato MEP.
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The EPP Group has always said that Maduro is not a legitimate, democratically elected president and did not recognise him.
“The results of the 2024 elections leave no doubts about who represents democracy in #Venezuela,” says Sebastião Bugalho MEP.
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“The results of the 2024 elections leave no doubts about who represents democracy in #Venezuela,” says Sebastião Bugalho MEP.
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January 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM
The EPP Group has always said that Maduro is not a legitimate, democratically elected president and did not recognise him.
“The results of the 2024 elections leave no doubts about who represents democracy in #Venezuela,” says Sebastião Bugalho MEP.
Read more: epp.group/bqw7h0xv
“The results of the 2024 elections leave no doubts about who represents democracy in #Venezuela,” says Sebastião Bugalho MEP.
Read more: epp.group/bqw7h0xv
Today, at the initiative of the EPP Group, the European Parliament will debate the situation in #Venezuela following the extraction of Nicolás Maduro.
After years of dictatorship and repression, Venezuela now needs a peaceful democratic transition.
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After years of dictatorship and repression, Venezuela now needs a peaceful democratic transition.
Read more: epp.group/bqw7h0xv
January 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Today, at the initiative of the EPP Group, the European Parliament will debate the situation in #Venezuela following the extraction of Nicolás Maduro.
After years of dictatorship and repression, Venezuela now needs a peaceful democratic transition.
Read more: epp.group/bqw7h0xv
After years of dictatorship and repression, Venezuela now needs a peaceful democratic transition.
Read more: epp.group/bqw7h0xv
The European Parliament observes a minute’s silence in memory of the victims of the tragic train accident in Adamuz, Córdoba (Spain).
Our thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones at this difficult time.
Our thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones at this difficult time.
January 19, 2026 at 4:32 PM
The European Parliament observes a minute’s silence in memory of the victims of the tragic train accident in Adamuz, Córdoba (Spain).
Our thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones at this difficult time.
Our thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones at this difficult time.
“We express our full solidarity with the courageous people of Iran who are demanding freedom, dignity, and fundamental rights," said EPP Group spokesman on Iran, Loucas Fourlas MEP.
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January 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM
“We express our full solidarity with the courageous people of Iran who are demanding freedom, dignity, and fundamental rights," said EPP Group spokesman on Iran, Loucas Fourlas MEP.
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The European Parliament is intensifying its stance on #Iran amid ongoing nationwide protests against the Tehran regime.
"We strongly condemn the Iranian regime’s violent crackdown, including mass arrests, internet shutdowns, and death threats against protesters,” said Loucas Fourlas MEP.
"We strongly condemn the Iranian regime’s violent crackdown, including mass arrests, internet shutdowns, and death threats against protesters,” said Loucas Fourlas MEP.
January 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM
The European Parliament is intensifying its stance on #Iran amid ongoing nationwide protests against the Tehran regime.
"We strongly condemn the Iranian regime’s violent crackdown, including mass arrests, internet shutdowns, and death threats against protesters,” said Loucas Fourlas MEP.
"We strongly condemn the Iranian regime’s violent crackdown, including mass arrests, internet shutdowns, and death threats against protesters,” said Loucas Fourlas MEP.
The territorial integrity and sovereignty of #Greenland and the Kingdom of #Denmark is on the EP’s plenary agenda for Tuesday.
The EPP Group stands firmly with the people of Greenland and expects everyone to respect the sovereignty of both Greenland and Denmark.
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The EPP Group stands firmly with the people of Greenland and expects everyone to respect the sovereignty of both Greenland and Denmark.
Read more: epp.group/bqw7h0xv
January 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM
The territorial integrity and sovereignty of #Greenland and the Kingdom of #Denmark is on the EP’s plenary agenda for Tuesday.
The EPP Group stands firmly with the people of Greenland and expects everyone to respect the sovereignty of both Greenland and Denmark.
Read more: epp.group/bqw7h0xv
The EPP Group stands firmly with the people of Greenland and expects everyone to respect the sovereignty of both Greenland and Denmark.
Read more: epp.group/bqw7h0xv
“Greenland and the Arctic are the northern border of Europe, and we need to protect them just as well as we protect the southern borders,” said Niels Flemming Hansen and Nicolas Pascual de la Parte.
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January 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM
“Greenland and the Arctic are the northern border of Europe, and we need to protect them just as well as we protect the southern borders,” said Niels Flemming Hansen and Nicolas Pascual de la Parte.
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“By reducing tariffs and simplifying customs procedures, we will increase trade in goods and services, boost investment, and strengthen supply-chain diversification,” says Jörgen Warborn MEP, EPP Group’s spokesman on #InternationalTrade.
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January 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM
“By reducing tariffs and simplifying customs procedures, we will increase trade in goods and services, boost investment, and strengthen supply-chain diversification,” says Jörgen Warborn MEP, EPP Group’s spokesman on #InternationalTrade.
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Referring the EU–Mercosur agreement to the EU Court of Justice would bring the ratification process to a standstill, forcing Parliament to halt its work and triggering a lengthy legal review.
The EPP Group believes that stalling the agreement would undermine Europe's credibility as a global player.
The EPP Group believes that stalling the agreement would undermine Europe's credibility as a global player.
January 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Referring the EU–Mercosur agreement to the EU Court of Justice would bring the ratification process to a standstill, forcing Parliament to halt its work and triggering a lengthy legal review.
The EPP Group believes that stalling the agreement would undermine Europe's credibility as a global player.
The EPP Group believes that stalling the agreement would undermine Europe's credibility as a global player.
The security of the Arctic is a strategic priority for the European Union, and we are firmly committed to safeguarding it.
Read the full statement by the COP of the European Parliament on unequivocal support to Greenland and Denmark.
Read the full statement by the COP of the European Parliament on unequivocal support to Greenland and Denmark.
January 14, 2026 at 4:45 PM
The security of the Arctic is a strategic priority for the European Union, and we are firmly committed to safeguarding it.
Read the full statement by the COP of the European Parliament on unequivocal support to Greenland and Denmark.
Read the full statement by the COP of the European Parliament on unequivocal support to Greenland and Denmark.
We strongly condemn the Iranian regime’s brutal crackdown: mass arrests, Internet blackouts, and threats of the death penalty for protesting.
We stand in solidarity with the brave Iranians demanding freedom, dignity, and fundamental rights. Their voices must not be silenced.
#Iranprotests
We stand in solidarity with the brave Iranians demanding freedom, dignity, and fundamental rights. Their voices must not be silenced.
#Iranprotests
January 13, 2026 at 1:52 PM
We strongly condemn the Iranian regime’s brutal crackdown: mass arrests, Internet blackouts, and threats of the death penalty for protesting.
We stand in solidarity with the brave Iranians demanding freedom, dignity, and fundamental rights. Their voices must not be silenced.
#Iranprotests
We stand in solidarity with the brave Iranians demanding freedom, dignity, and fundamental rights. Their voices must not be silenced.
#Iranprotests
While others look inward, the EU continues to look outward, reflecting our values of open and free trade. The next essential step is smooth and swift ratification to secure increased trade, competitiveness, jobs, and long-term prosperity for Europe when we need it most.
January 9, 2026 at 10:31 AM
While others look inward, the EU continues to look outward, reflecting our values of open and free trade. The next essential step is smooth and swift ratification to secure increased trade, competitiveness, jobs, and long-term prosperity for Europe when we need it most.
We expect the EU-Mercosur Agreement to be ready to be signed next week, and I believe that the signature should be a reason for satisfaction. This is a strategic agreement for Europe, which allows us to diversify our trade relations and strengthen our autonomy. It is a unique economic opportunity.
January 9, 2026 at 10:31 AM
We expect the EU-Mercosur Agreement to be ready to be signed next week, and I believe that the signature should be a reason for satisfaction. This is a strategic agreement for Europe, which allows us to diversify our trade relations and strengthen our autonomy. It is a unique economic opportunity.
We call on EU countries to adopt today the EU-Mercosur agreement - a milestone deal which strengthens Europe’s competitiveness, strategic autonomy, and confirms Europe’s attachment to an open and free trade. The Group will vote in favour when the European Parliament is asked.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:31 AM
We call on EU countries to adopt today the EU-Mercosur agreement - a milestone deal which strengthens Europe’s competitiveness, strategic autonomy, and confirms Europe’s attachment to an open and free trade. The Group will vote in favour when the European Parliament is asked.
epp.group/womquxah
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