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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
“In September, the European Commission itself proposed postponing the regulation. Now, the EU Member States have taken the same position. The EPP agrees that this is a necessary step,” says MEP Christine Schneider ahead of the vote on the European Deforestation Regulation.
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.
November 24, 2025 at 6:00 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.

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November 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
“While 1 in 7 Christians is persecuted worldwide, it is time to turn words into actions,” says @ZovkoEU, ahead of the debate on the situation of Christian communities and religious minorities in Nigeria and the Middle East.
November 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
On Wednesday, the European Parliament will debate the situation of Christian communities and religious minorities in Nigeria and the Middle East.

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@fxbellamy
November 24, 2025 at 2:01 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.

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November 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Ahead of the debate on the EU’s response to ongoing airspace violations and sabotage of critical infrastructure by Russia and Belarus, @RJukneviciene MEP highlights Belarus’s hybrid attacks: “They show how easily our societies can be targeted with cheap tools."
November 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
“Europe must wake up: only a prepared and united EU defence can deter Russia,” says @AndrzejHalicki MEP, ahead of the #EPlenary debate on the EU’s response to ongoing airspace violations and sabotage of critical infrastructure by Russia and Belarus.
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.
November 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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.

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November 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
"This is not about competition; it is about dignity, safety, and responsibility. The EPP wants illegal and harmful products, especially those that exploit or endanger children, to be permanently removed from digital marketplaces," says MEP @Andreas_Schwab.
November 24, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The EPP Group calls for a rules-based dialogue with China. “At the same time, we call for a firm, coordinated action against coercive #trade measures and a smarter use of existing tools," says MEP @zoidoJI.
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.

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November 24, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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
November 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Our democracy can’t defend itself. Governments, tech companies, and citizens must stand together against manipulation and hybrid threats.

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#DemocracyShield #EUDS
November 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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.

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November 20, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Fake news and foreign interference threaten our votes.

The EPP Group is pushing for a European Centre for Democratic Resilience to protect every election.

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#DemocracyShield #EUDS
November 19, 2025 at 6:00 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
November 19, 2025 at 2:08 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.

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#DemocracyShield #DSA
November 17, 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.

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#EUDS
November 16, 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.
November 15, 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
November 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
✅ 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
November 13, 2025 at 11:35 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
November 13, 2025 at 10:00 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
November 13, 2025 at 9:49 AM