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
Foreign powers and fake news try to influence our elections. It’s time to protect them with real strength and unity.
Read more 👉 epp.group/53uwejmd
#DemocracyShield #EUDS
Read more 👉 epp.group/53uwejmd
#DemocracyShield #EUDS
November 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Foreign powers and fake news try to influence our elections. It’s time to protect them with real strength and unity.
Read more 👉 epp.group/53uwejmd
#DemocracyShield #EUDS
Read more 👉 epp.group/53uwejmd
#DemocracyShield #EUDS
🎙️A new episode is out now!
Tune in⤵️
Tune in⤵️
Focus points: peace for Ukraine, the EU’s defence, China, and the protection of children and Christian minorities
open.spotify.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:40 AM
🎙️A new episode is out now!
Tune in⤵️
Tune in⤵️
The attempted derailment of a train in Poland on the Warsaw–Lublin route could have cost lives had the damage not been detected in time. This unprecedented act of sabotage is a direct attack on the security of Poland - a frontline NATO and EU country.
November 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The attempted derailment of a train in Poland on the Warsaw–Lublin route could have cost lives had the damage not been detected in time. This unprecedented act of sabotage is a direct attack on the security of Poland - a frontline NATO and EU country.
His crime? Calling for free and fair elections.
Tundu Lissu, a lawyer, human rights defender, and leader of Chadema, the main opposition party in #Tanzania, was imprisoned on 9 April 2025.
The official “reason” given for his incarceration - high treason.
Tundu Lissu, a lawyer, human rights defender, and leader of Chadema, the main opposition party in #Tanzania, was imprisoned on 9 April 2025.
The official “reason” given for his incarceration - high treason.
November 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
His crime? Calling for free and fair elections.
Tundu Lissu, a lawyer, human rights defender, and leader of Chadema, the main opposition party in #Tanzania, was imprisoned on 9 April 2025.
The official “reason” given for his incarceration - high treason.
Tundu Lissu, a lawyer, human rights defender, and leader of Chadema, the main opposition party in #Tanzania, was imprisoned on 9 April 2025.
The official “reason” given for his incarceration - high treason.
The EPP Group has long led efforts to protect children and create a safer digital environment.
We welcome today's ➕ vote on protection of children online.
Parents - not algorithms - should be in charge of raising the children.
We welcome today's ➕ vote on protection of children online.
Parents - not algorithms - should be in charge of raising the children.
November 26, 2025 at 1:56 PM
The EPP Group has long led efforts to protect children and create a safer digital environment.
We welcome today's ➕ vote on protection of children online.
Parents - not algorithms - should be in charge of raising the children.
We welcome today's ➕ vote on protection of children online.
Parents - not algorithms - should be in charge of raising the children.
Today, the European Parliament voted on a resolution against illegal products on platforms like Shein, Temu, AliExpress, and Wish.
Child-like sex dolls and weapons have no place in our market. Also, online marketplaces must follow our laws!
The Commission must move from dialogue to enforcement.
Child-like sex dolls and weapons have no place in our market. Also, online marketplaces must follow our laws!
The Commission must move from dialogue to enforcement.
November 26, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Today, the European Parliament voted on a resolution against illegal products on platforms like Shein, Temu, AliExpress, and Wish.
Child-like sex dolls and weapons have no place in our market. Also, online marketplaces must follow our laws!
The Commission must move from dialogue to enforcement.
Child-like sex dolls and weapons have no place in our market. Also, online marketplaces must follow our laws!
The Commission must move from dialogue to enforcement.
Belarus’ smuggling of balloons and unmanned incursions are not “accidents” - they are provocations, acts of destabilisation, and a clear hybrid threat.
The @EppGroup strongly condemns these actions targeting Lithuania.
The @EppGroup strongly condemns these actions targeting Lithuania.
November 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Belarus’ smuggling of balloons and unmanned incursions are not “accidents” - they are provocations, acts of destabilisation, and a clear hybrid threat.
The @EppGroup strongly condemns these actions targeting Lithuania.
The @EppGroup strongly condemns these actions targeting Lithuania.
We are committed to protecting the world's forests while also listening to the concerns of farmers, foresters and businesses.
Today's vote in support of the Council compromise is a significant step forward in promoting economic growth and more sustainable forestry practices.
epp.group/bp49wuoz
Today's vote in support of the Council compromise is a significant step forward in promoting economic growth and more sustainable forestry practices.
epp.group/bp49wuoz
November 26, 2025 at 11:51 AM
We are committed to protecting the world's forests while also listening to the concerns of farmers, foresters and businesses.
Today's vote in support of the Council compromise is a significant step forward in promoting economic growth and more sustainable forestry practices.
epp.group/bp49wuoz
Today's vote in support of the Council compromise is a significant step forward in promoting economic growth and more sustainable forestry practices.
epp.group/bp49wuoz
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.
epp.group/qttsmmzi
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
Read more 👉 epp.group/53uwejmd
#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 ...
epp.group
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