ECR Group in the CoR

🥩 Amsterdam moves to ban meat advertising. An ideological decision that affects farmers, food traditions and local identities. Cities must serve their citizens and must respect Europe’s agricultural heritage and consumer choice. We say no to these blanket bans decided far from the realities of rural life imposing top-down ideology to European citizens.

‼️No to a merged budget line for agriculture and cohesion funds! That’s one of the key messages outlined by Gaetano Galvagno, President of the Regional Assemby of Sicily who sit down for us for a new episode of the ECR Local Talks⬇️ youtu.be/epBZb9A-a8A

⚠️ The EU has its very own Russian champion, and it's not who you'd think. Under Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez @sanchezcastejon, Spain's Russian gas imports have surged 124%, quietly undermining Europe's support for Ukraine. 🟥 Care to explain, @TheProgressives? 📺 @NProcaccini

"Small and medium‑sized cities are equally vital to Europe’s territorial balance and economic resilience, yet they often lack administrative capacity and access to expertise. The Agenda must ensure that these cities are not left behind" ECR member Paweł Grzybowski on the Agenda for cities COTER @EU_CoR

"Connectivity is not just an infrastructural issue: it is an essential condition for the functioning of the single market, for European security, for the social stability of our territories and to make the right to stay a concrete reality for our youth" ECR President and rapporteur @marcomarsilio on Advancing Europe’s sustainable and connected transport system COTER @EU_CoR

"Europe risks regulating itself out of global competition. The Automotive Package remains too driven by ideology and not enough by industrial pragmatism. Our manufacturers face rising costs, shrinking demand and unfair global competition. Supporting the automotive industry requires genuine technology neutrality" ECR Vice-President Juraj Droba on the Automotive Package COTER Commission meeting @EU_CoR

“It is necessary to strengthen the role of industry as an essential driver of innovation, not only as a participant, but also as a co-creator and accelerator of diffusion within regional ecosystems" @bianchimatteo79 on the European Strategy on Research and Technology Infrastructures SEDEC @EU_CoR

"We support a stronger alignment of EU research and innovation frameworks, including Horizon Europe and the European Research Area, with regional innovation ecosystems, while ensuring flexibility and full recognition of territorial diversity" Ádám Karácsony during the debate with European Commissioner @EZaharievaEU SEDEC @EU_CoR

“Today more than ever, competitiveness and cohesion must go hand in hand. We know that innovation capacities are not evenly distributed across Europe: territorial divides persist that risk widening if not addressed decisively" ECR Member @antoaurigemma during the debate with European Commissioner @EZaharievaEU on an Enhanced Cooperation on Research and Innovation SEDEC @EU_CoR

Today we honour the memory of the 1.5 million victims who lost their lives in the Armenian Genocide. As we stand with communities around the world in remembrance, may this day strengthen our collective commitment to human rights, recognition, and the pursuit of justice.

La commissione Economia del @EU_CoR ha nominato la vicepresidente della @RegioneLazio, @AngelilliR, relatrice per EU Inc., l'insieme unico di norme #Ue per le società contenuto nel 28esimo regime. 👇🏼 ansa.it/europa/notizie… #CoR #regions #ANSA

🦁ECR Member Roberta Angelilli has been appointed rapporteur on the 28th Regime EU Inc. file that aims to boost SMEs operation in Europe by cutting red tape and making it easier to operate across national borders. @FratellidItalia

"Simplifying procedures and allowing more aid measures to be granted without lengthy notification procedures would make the European regulatory framework faster, more predictable and less bureaucratic". Fabrizio Santori on the General Block Exemption Regulation at ECON Commission meeting @EU_CoR

"We need speed, adaptability, and disruptive innovation. The war in Ukraine is demonstrating how rapidly defence technologies can change battlefield dynamics. Technological innovation, and especially drones, are becoming the most important asset of defence". 🔵ECR member @kaiarilundell on EU Defence Industry Transformation Roadmap at ECON @EU_CoR

👏👏Congratulations to ECR Rapporteur Branislav Zacharides on his opinion "European Business Wallet" being adopted by ECON Commission!🦁

"Effective support and guidance will be essential to ensure consistent implementation of the European Business Wallets across the Member States and regions, which helps build confidence in the Single Market's ability to deliver for businesses in all regions". ECR Rapporteur Branislav Zacharides presenting his opinion ahead of adoption at ECON Commission meeting @EU_CoR